Vaccinium oxycoccos

Vaccinium oxycoccos, commonly known as small cranberry or bog cranberry, is a low-growing shrub found in various regions across the Northern Hemisphere, including Alaska, Alberta, and parts of Europe and Asia. Native to Alaska and Alberta, it thrives in moist, wet environments such as bogs and marshes. The plant is valued for its edible fruit, which can be consumed fresh or used in culinary applications. Its light, airy growth habit and preference for sandy and medium soils with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5 make it well-suited to acidic conditions typical of its habitat. One distinctive feature of this plant is its small stature, reaching only about 0.1 meters in height, while another notable characteristic is its light energy requirement, making it adaptable to various lighting conditions.