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\"billberry290x200\"<\/a>The Bilberry (Vacinnium Myrtillus) is a small shrubby perennial that grows in\u00a0damper, acidic areas of meadows and woodland.\u00a0 Edible black\/blue fruits are produced in mid to late summer, singly or in pairs.<\/p>\n

Known by many other names inclding: Bleeberry, blaeberry, whortleberry, whinberry (or winberry), wimberry, myrtle blueberry, fraughan, and other regional variations. They were called black-hearts in 19th century southern England.<\/p>\n

From April to June the plant produces small pink, bell shaped flowers. The leaves are green on both sides and have gently serrated edges.<\/p>\n

The berries provide a useful food source for birds and animals and have had culinary and medicinal uses for many centuries.<\/p>\n

Like most purple and red coloured fruits, they contain a powerful antioxidant,<\/a> anthocyanoside and are traditionally used to maintain healthy vision.<\/p>\n

They are thought to stimulate re-growth and reproduction of collagen.\u00a0 Stabilize capillary membranes and increase prostaglandin E.<\/p>\n

Closely related to the cultivated Blueberry, it’s culinary uses are the same. Berries can be eaten uncooked or made into pies, jams and cakes.<\/p>\n

Some useful tasty recipes<\/a>;
\nBlueberry cheesecake gateau
\nBlueberry and ricotta pancakes
\nGluten-free blueberry muffins
\nApple and blueberry slump
\nIndividual summer puddings with summer berries
\nBlueberry coconut cake
\nSpeedy summer berry jam<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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