Bilberry

Scientific Name of Plant
Vaccinium myrtillus

Description
A small, magenta-colored berry with a tart flavor.In the United States, the bilberry is often mistaken for a blueberry, but they are slightly smaller and are more tart.

Cultivation and Harvesting
Harvested from low growing shrubs that are commonly found in Great Britain and northern Europe

Uses and Properties
It is popular in jams, syrups, and desserts and is also known as the huckleberry or whortleberry

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