Vaccinium vitis-idaea Cowberry (Ericaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Vaccinium vitis-idaea
Cowberry
Evergreen shrub
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The Vaccinium vitis-idaea plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Ericaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Cowberry.

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Latin Name:  Vaccinium vitis-idaea
Common Name:  Cowberry
Family:  Ericaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.25   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  Sunny mountain meadows, peat moors and pine woods[7, 17], on acid soils[9].

General Uses: A yellow dye is obtained from the leaves and stems[172]. A purple dye is obtained from the fruit[207]. Can be grown as a ground cover plant[11], spreading by underground runners[188]. It needs weeding for the first year or so[197]. Plants are best spaced about 30cm apart each way[208].

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