Ericaceae Vaccinium vitis-idaea L.

Lingonberry

Alaska Native - Food, Preserves

Use documented by:
Heller, Christine A., 1953, Edible and Poisonous Plants of Alaska, University of Alaska, page 109

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Scientific name: Vaccinium vitis-idaea L.
USDA symbol: VAVIM (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Lingonberry
Family: Ericaceae
Family (APG): Ericaceae
Native American Tribe: Alaska Native
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Preserves
Notes: Berries mixed with rose hip pulp and sugar to make jam.

RECRD: 7001 id: 42434

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