Image to followAI-generated illustrationEmpetrum nigrum
Empetrum nigrum
FamilyGenus: Empetrumnative in Germany
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Interactions
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Host relationships
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About this species
Empetrum nigrum is a low-growing, evergreen, woody shrub native in Great Britain, with needle-like leaves. It typically grows on acidic, nutrient-poor soils in cool, sunny locations.
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PollinationLarval hostFlower visit
Ecological significance
This native shrub is a natural component of acidic, nutrient-poor habitats, but specific ecological interactions are not detailed in the available evidence.
Annual cycle
Evergreen; the needle-like leaves persist through all seasons. No further phenological details are available.
Safety note
No safety information is recorded in the provided data.
Standort & Merkmale
Light
Sonne
Moisture
Frisch (Mäßig feucht)
Soil
Schwachzehrer (Magerer Boden)
Flowering period
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Soil reaction
Sauer (Säurezeiger)
Bioregion
Continental
Growth form
Strauch
Woodiness
Verholzt
Leaf type
Nadelblättrig
Leaf phenology
Immergrün
Plant height
0.213 m
Morphological traits: TRY ID3 (CC BY 3.0) & TRY ID81 (CC BY)
Pflege & Anbau
Provide full sun and an acidic, low-nutrient substrate that retains moderate moisture. This species is suited to cool conditions and may struggle in warm, fertile gardens.
Scientific profile
Empetrum nigrum is a low, woody shrub, typically reaching around 21 cm in height. Its evergreen foliage consists of narrow, needle-like leaves. Native in Great Britain, it occupies a distinct ecological niche: it requires full sun, acidic and nutrient-poor soils, and moderately moist conditions. The species is adapted to cold, alpine or northern climates.
Pollinators & visitors
3 Arten interagieren mit dieser Pflanze
Apis melliferaSterna paradisaeaSomateria mollissima
Other flower visitors
8 other species visit the flowers
Anser albifronsLagopus mutaPolysticta stelleriCalcarius lapponicusPlectrophenax nivalisAnas creccaAnthus rubescensDiptera indet. "lille flue"
Sources & data origin
•Interaktionsdaten via GloBI (CC-BY 4.0)
•pollinator_interactions
•FloraWeb / BfN
•EIVE 1.0 — Dengler et al. (2023), DOI: 10.3897/VCS.98324 (CC BY 4.0)
•GBIF Backbone Taxonomy — GBIF Secretariat (2024), DOI: 10.15468/39omei (CC BY 4.0)
•TRY Categorical Traits (ID3) — Kattge et al. (2012), DOI: 10.17871/TRY.3 (CC BY 3.0)
•TRY Global Spectrum (ID81) — Díaz et al. (2016/2021), DOI: 10.17871/TRY.81 (CC BY)
•Govaerts R et al. (2025) — World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP) v14. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. DOI: 10.34885/xs7h-ze42 (CC BY 4.0)
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