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vaccinium

/væksɪniəm/ noun · British & US
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What does vaccinium mean?

noun

A genus of flowering plants in the heath family, Vaccinium is commonly known as blueberries, cranberries, and bilberries. The plants are native to the Northern Hemisphere.

Example

"The Vaccinium species are widely cultivated for their edible fruits and leaves."

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