Vaccinium vitis-idaea L.

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©Mark W. Skinner. United States, Alaska, Nome Census Area, Teller. August 15, 1990
©Mark W. Skinner. United States, Alaska, Denali National Park, near North Face Lodge. August 18, 199
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Plant Details

Scientific Name: Vaccinium vitis-idaea L.
Family Name: Ericaceae Juss. - Heath family
Common Name: lingonberry
Symbol: VAVI
Group: Dicot
Rank: Species
Date Modified: Feb. 7, 2026, 4:11 a.m.

Duration

  • Perennial

Growth Habits

  • Shrub
  • Subshrub

Synonyms

Wetland Ratings

AGCP AW CB EMP GP HI MW NCNE WMVC AK
FAC FAC FAC FAC

Species Range Map