Blueberry, Huckleberry (Vaccinium spp)

By Hklbrries

My most favorite wild fruit (and probably the one that has the most beneficial properties) is the Wild Blueberry (Vaccinium species). We think they are tastier than the cultivated varieties, especially the one they call Elliot's Blueberry (Vaccinium elliottii).

There are about 20 or more species of wild blueberries on the North American continent. The wild blueberries bloom and bear fruit much earlier than the domesticated ones. We usually are picking berries in March. Down here in the south, we use the name "Huckleberry" and wild blueberry interchangeably, but whatever you call them they make excellent eating and can be used for pies, jellies, jams, tarts or just to pop into your mouth.

Description:
Parts used: fruits
Uses: Fresh, cooked or dried fruit, jelly.
Edibility: Outstanding taste and texture, not abundant.

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