Cranberries are a group of evergreen dwarf shrubs or trailing vines in the subgenus Oxycoccus of the genus Vaccinium

Cranberries are a group of evergreen dwarf shrubs or trailing vines in the subgenus Oxycoccus of the genus Vaccinium. In Britain, cranberry may refer to the native species Vaccinium oxycoccos, while in North America, cranberry may refer to Vaccinium macrocarpon They are often referred to as a "super food." Half a cup of cranberries contains only 25 calories. The nutrients in cranberries have been linked to a lower risk ofurinary tract infections, prevention of certain types of cancer, improved immune function, and decreased blood pressure