Interesting facts about lingonberry Is a great opportunity to learn more about edible berries. Plants grow in forest areas and marshlands. In addition to humans, both animals and birds are happy to eat berries.
So, here are the most interesting facts about lingonberry.
- Lingonberry bushes grow to a height of no more than 15 cm, but in some cases they can reach 1 m.
- Did you know that none of the ancient writers mentioned lingonberries in their writings?
- Lingonberry blooms in early summer and blooms for no more than 2 weeks.
- Birds play an important role in the distribution of lingonberries. This is because they carry undigested seeds over long distances.
- The root system of the plant is tightly braided by the mycelium of the fungus (see interesting facts about mushrooms). The filaments of the fungus absorb minerals from the soil, and then transfer them to the roots of the lingonberry.
- The fruits of plants tolerate frosts quite well and can even overwinter under the snow, retaining the bulk of the vitamins and minerals.
- Lingonberry bushes thrive in harsh weather conditions. They can be seen in the tundra and on the mountain slopes.
- The first attempts to cultivate lingonberries were made in 1745. However, progress in this area was achieved only in the middle of the last century.
- An interesting fact is that in comparison with wild shrubs, the productivity of cultivated plantations is 20, and sometimes 30 times higher!
- On average, 50-60 kg of berries are collected from one hundred square meters of lingonberries.
- Today, lingonberries are used to make marmalade, jam, marinade, fruit drink and various drinks.
- Decoctions are made from lingonberry leaves, which have a disinfectant and diuretic effect.
- It is curious that the extract from dried lingonberry leaves helps in the treatment of infectious diseases associated with the genitourinary system. In this case, an overdose can cause serious damage to the body.
- Translated from the Old Russian language, the word "lingonberry" means "red color".
- Perhaps you did not pay attention, but "lingonberry water", and in fact, fruit drink, was mentioned in Pushkin's work "Eugene Onegin".
- Lingonberry juice is effective against high blood pressure, anemia, neurosis and hangovers.
- In Russian chronicles, the berry is first mentioned in documents dating back to the 14th century. In them, lingonberry was designated as a berry that harms young men.
- It's hard to believe, but plants can live up to 300 years!
