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Vaccinium oxycoccos
A tiny trailing evergreen of Alberta's sphagnum bogs, producing small tart red berries high in vitamin C. Ancestor of the commercial cranberry. Native peoples across the boreal harvested these for winter stores. Do not confuse with the unrelated High Bush Cranberry (Viburnum edule).
Quick Facts
Distribution
Boreal bogs & muskeg, Zone 1
Light
Full sun (in bogs)
Bloom Time
June–July; berries Sept–Oct
Soil
Acidic sphagnum peat, wet
Water
High; saturated acidic bog
Pet Safe— Generally considered safe around pets.
Growing & Cultivation
Propagation
Division of trailing stems with roots in spring (easiest). Seed is surface-sown on damp sphagnum and slow.
Always verify plant identification with multiple sources before consuming any wild plant. This information is for educational purposes only.
