👉 Melanitta is a genus of flowering plants in the family Meliaceae, commonly known as the "Blueberry Plants." This genus contains about 35 species, including the well-known blueberries, which are also called cranberries. These plants are native to North America and grow from shrubs or small trees that can reach heights up to 20 feet (6 meters). They produce a variety of berries, with some being edible and others not.