Vaccinium corymbosum
| Vaccinium corymbosum | |
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| Leaves and berries | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ericaceae |
| Genus: | Vaccinium |
| Section: | Vaccinium sect. Cyanococcus |
| Species: | V. corymbosum
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| Binomial name | |
| Vaccinium corymbosum L. 1753
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| Synonyms | |
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Vaccinium corymbosum is a North American species of blueberry that became commonly cultivated as a fresh fruit crop in the 20th century. Dozens of commercial cultivars exist.
It has several common names, including highbush blueberry and rabbiteye blueberry. It can be used as an ornamental hedge and food source for humans and wildlife.