Vaccinium arctostaphylos
Caucasian Whortleberry
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Ericaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Vaccinium arctostaphylos (commonly known as Caucasian whortleberry) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Ericaceae family. Originating in Temperate Asia and Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is part of the broad Vaccinium genus, encompassing over 450 species globally.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Southeastern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bulgaria, Iran, North Caucasus, Transcaucasus, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe