Ericaceae belongs to the order Ericales. It is also known as Heath family or Heather family.
The Ericaceae family includes a wide range of shrubs and small trees that thrive in acidic, nutrient-poor soils. These plants are found in temperate regions, tropical mountains, and even arctic tundra. Many are evergreen and adapted to harsh environments like bogs, heathlands, and alpine slopes. Their flowers are often bell-shaped, and the fruits are typically berries or capsules.
A key group within this family is the genus Vaccinium, which includes commercially important berries such as blueberries, cranberries, bilberries, and lingonberries. These species are cultivated in cool climates around the world for their sweet or tart fruits, which are rich in antioxidants and widely used in fresh, dried, or processed forms. Vaccinium species are also important ecologically, supporting pollinators and wildlife in forest and heath ecosystems.
Total genera found for Ericaceae: 2
Total plants found for Ericaceae: 5