Lingonberry
vaccinum vitis-idaea
Lingonberry
vaccinum vitis-idaea
Family
: Ericaceae.
Description:
Subfrútice perennial, very branched, with the winding rhizome. The leaves are
evergreen
, alternate, coriaceous, elliptical, with the apex obtuse, something petiolated. The folded edge is downwards. The flowers are arranged in clusters at the ends of the branches, with the calyx and corolla tubular pentalobulado, finished with five lobes. The color of the
flower
is white and reddish fruit,
a
spherical
red
berries
, rough, which contains seeds with plenty of albumen. The plant can reach 35 cm. tall. Is collected in June. It is
common
in the
meadows
and mountain slopes in the sun.
The leaves used parts.
Active Principles:
Ericolina, arbutina, tannin, gallic acid, citric acid, sugar.
Directions:
Antiseptic, antidiuretic, litóntrico, astringent.
Use:
Decoction, fluid extract, tincture.
Interesting:
It is
a
substitute for
gayuba
, to the point where the leaves are used for counterfeiting. The fruits are edible and pleasant. They are preparing jams and jellies. The whole plant is used for tanning operations. Given the high production of nectar is highly sought by the bees.
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