Highbush Blueberry
Vaccinium corymbosum — Ericaceae
Italiano: Mirtillo americano — Blueberry
Description
Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) belongs to the Ericaceae family and is native to NAmerica. It thrives in Wetlands, Acid forests environments across regions including Great Lakes, New England, Pacific NW, Canada. Botanically, Highbush Blueberry is superfood berries antioxidants. Raw jam. Native American staple.. It is also known locally as Blueberry. The edible parts include Berries. With an edibility rating of 10/10, it ranks as an excellent wild food source. Harvesting is best done during August and July. Nutritionally, Highbush Blueberry stands out for its Vitamin C (24.0mg, 27% DV), Vitamin K (19.0mg, 16% DV) and Vitamin E (0.8mg, 5% DV). It also provides 1.0g protein and 2.8g dietary fiber per 100g serving. In the kitchen, Highbush Blueberry offers a Sweet tangy flavor profile. Raw jam juice. Common culinary applications include raw, jam, juice. Popular preparations include Blueberry jam, Blueberry juice, Fresh berry compote, Wild berry jam. For storage, frozen 12mo. Safety note: No toxicity. Antinutrient content is no antinutrients. Safe lookalike species include Huckleberry. Always verify identification with at least three independent botanical sources before consumption.
🌿 Foraging Tips
🍳 Recipe: Blueberry jam
This is one of the traditional ways to prepare this wild edible plant. Always ensure proper plant identification before cooking.
Edibility
Harvest Calendar
Nutrition (per 100g)
Culinary Uses: raw, jam, juice Storage: Frozen 12mo
Recipes
- Blueberry jam
- Blueberry juice
- Fresh berry compote
- Wild berry jam
- Berry syrup for pancakes
- Wild Highbush Blueberry salad
- Foraged Highbush Blueberry pesto
- Roasted Highbush Blueberry
