Oxycoccus palustris
English : bog cranberry Spanish : Arándano rojo Estonian : harilik jõhvikas
This cranberry is a small , prostrate shrub with vinelike stems that root at the
Portuguese : Arandos Turkish : Kızılcık Catalan : Nabiu de grua
Flowers
The flowers are dark pink , with very distinct reflexed petals , leaving the style and stamens fully exposed and pointing forward . They are pollinated by bees . The fruit is a berry that is larger than the leaves of the plant ; it is initially light green , turning red when ripe . It is edible , but with an acidic taste that usually overwhelms its sweetness .
Leaves The leaves are evergreen and very small .
Fruit
The fruit is a berry that is larger than the leaves of the plant ; it is initially light green , turning red when ripe . It is edible , but with an acidic taste that usually overwhelms its sweetness .
Authors : Kenerrt Kaasik , Patrick Lind ,