Sakhlain bilberry
Vaccinium smallii
Family: Ericaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 1.5 m tall. It loses its leaves during the year. The leaves are 3-8 cm long. Flowers are in clusters of 1 to 3. The fruit are purple to black.
It has anticancer properties.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows between 900-2,200 m above sea level. It suits USDA hardiness zone 6.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Japan, Korea, Russia
How it is used for food
Fruit are sold in local markets.
Edible parts
Fruit