blueberry, any of several North American shrubs of the genus Vaccinium (family Ericaceae), prized for their sweet edible fruits. Hailed as a superfood, blueberries are an excellent source of dietary fibre, vitamin C, vitamin K, manganese, iron, and a number of antioxidants. Blueberries are commonly eaten fresh as a dessert fruit and can be baked in a variety of pastries. Blueberries are ...

For most farmers in the state, blueberry season begins in mid- to late June. So, if you're hoping to branch out and try picking out your own blueberries - now is the time to start visiting farms near ...

Blueberry, any of several North American shrubs of the genus Vaccinium (family Ericaceae), prized for their sweet edible fruits. Hailed as a superfood, blueberries are an excellent source of dietary fibre, vitamin C, vitamin K, manganese, iron, and a number of antioxidants.

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Blueberries are a widely distributed and widespread group of perennial flowering plants with blue or purple berries. They are classified in the section Cyanococcus within the genus Vaccinium. [1] . Commercial blueberries—both wild (lowbush) and cultivated (highbush)—are all native to North America.