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Medicinal

These notes refer to the species of this plant and its uses in traditional medicine Blueberries contain antioxidant anthocyanins, which have been alleged to increase communication between brain cells, and hence may have a role in preventing age-related memory-loss. The fruits also contain ellagic acid, which is considered to be potentially effective against cancer.
Plants of the World online, Kew Science https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:261823-2/general-information link

Vaccinium corymbosum 'Blauweiss-goldtraube'

Family: ERICACEAE
Genus: Vaccinium
Species: corymbosum
Cultivar: 'Blauweiss-goldtraube'
Common names: Blueberry 'Blauweiss-goldtraube'
Distribution summary: East U.S.A.
Habit: Shrub
Hardiness: H5 - Hardy; cold winter
Habitat: Acidic soils, heathland, moorland
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Plants in pots (POT)
Flowering months: April


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