Bog blueberry
Vaccinium uliginosum subsp. microphyllum

Family: Ericaceae

What it is like

A low spreading shrub. It loses its leaves in winter. The leaves are oval and 5-10 mm long. They are dull and dark green with a bluish-grey coating. The leaves turn yellow then red towards winter, before falling. The flowers are small and red. They appear as 1-3 at the ends of last year's branches. They are the shape of upside down urns. The fruit are round or pear shaped and blue. The pulp is green.

It is rich in sugars, Vitamin C and minerals.

Where it is found

It is a cold temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Russia, Siberia

How it is used for food

It is a popular fruit. They are especially eaten by children.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

In Siberia plants flower in May.

Its other names

Local names

Syugak

Synonyms

Vaccinium microphyllum (Lange) A. Love [Illegitimate];