Blueberry
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Blueberry refers to a wild section of purple or blue berries. It grows in a type of woody plant called a shrub. Many types of blueberries grow in North America and eastern Asia. Blueberries are more common between May and October.
Blueberry has a sweet taste, with a little acidic hint. Wild blueberries have a stronger taste. Blueberries are good for making jelly, jam, pie, muffins, pancakes, and many other foods.The most widely cultivated species of blueberry is Vaccinium corymbosum. Some similar kinds of berries are called blueberry or huckleberry in different places.
References
- ↑ Sideman, Becky (2016-08-01). "Growing fruit: Highbush blueberries" (PDF). University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2020-09-25. Retrieved 2026-08-06.
- ↑ "PLANTS Profile for Vaccinium corymbosum (highbush blueberry)". US Department of Agriculture, National Resources Conservation Service. 2013. Archived from the original on 2013-05-02. Retrieved 2026-08-06.
