Bilberry

Bilberries (Vaccinium myrtillus) are found natively across northern Europe.   Common across the UK on suitable acidic soils.   In June, small pink bell-shaped flowers appear and by August, the small bushes are covered in bilberries.  Bilberries are similar to blueberries but have red inner flesh rather than white flesh.

Did you know?

Vaccinium myrtillus has been used for nearly 1,000 years in traditional European medicine. Bilberries are used for treatment of disorders of the gastrointestinal tract and diabetes.