The term Genus Andromeda is a biological classification for a group of evergreen shrubs that are native to North America and Asia. There are several synonyms for this specific genus, including Vaccinium, Pieris japonica, Leucothoe, and Zenobia. Vaccinium is a closely related genus that includes blueberries and cranberries. Pieris japonica is a type of flowering shrub that is commonly used in landscaping and has similar characteristics to the Genus Andromeda. Leucothoe is a genus of evergreen shrubs that is native to North America and East Asia. Zenobia is a small genus of deciduous shrubs that are commonly found in the southeastern United States.