Cowberry

Cowberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea) is a native of Britain, a dwarf, creeping shrub with handsome glossy foliage.

They are often found growing around heather and bilberries.

The leaves are evergreen and grow alternately along the stem. They have a glossy texture, are dark green in colour, and have slightly toothed edges.

The flowers are small and bell-shaped, typically pinkish-white. They form in clusters and have an urn-like appearance. Flowering during late spring to early summer.

The berries are small, round, and red and look like small cranberries. They ripen in late summer to autumn.