blueberries and bilberries - do you like them?

[Zebra]

I like them, and as children we used to gather them in the Black Forest.
Here they are called Heidelbeeren .... reminds one of Heidelberg.

 

[Zebra]

is it true that bilberry is used in the US for the European variety?

 

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is it true that bilberry is used in the US for the European variety?

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Bilberries are not common in US. I've never seen them in a food store. They are used more medicinally here than for culinary use, if I'm correct.

If I'm wrong, someone please correct me here.

I eat neither. I have enjoyed huckleberries, but they're not likely to be found commonly in anyplace I've ever lived, except in places like Montana where they grow profusely in the mountains in the western part of the state. Huckleberry picking is a big deal, to the point that some immigrant populations will stake out their own picking territory and threaten those who try to horn in on their claims.

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[Zebra]

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Bilberries are not common in US. I've never seen them in a food store. They are used more medicinally here than for culinary use, if I'm correct.

If I'm wrong, someone please correct me here.

I eat neither. I have enjoyed huckleberries, but they're not likely to be found commonly in anyplace I've ever lived, except in places like Montana where they grow profusely in the mountains in the western part of the state. Huckleberry picking is a big deal, to the point that some immigrant populations will stake out their own picking territory and threaten those who try to horn in on their claims.

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now i know what huckleberry is!
i only knew Huckleberry Finn!

 

[OhPleaseJustQuit]

now i know what huckleberry is!
i only knew Huckleberry Finn!

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The ones I'm most familiar with is Montana huckleberry. They're very similar to blueberry.

Montana Huckleberry

The Bitterroot Valley is loaded with Montana Huckleberries.

bitterroot.info

Western Montana tourists see huckleberry this and that, EVERYWHERE -- sweets and ice cream and lip balm, et cetera.

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[Zebra]

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The ones I'm most familiar with is Montana huckleberry. They're very similar to blueberry.

Montana Huckleberry

The Bitterroot Valley is loaded with Montana Huckleberries.

bitterroot.info

Western Montana tourists see huckleberry this and that, EVERYWHERE -- sweets and ice cream and lip balm, et cetera.

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in Germany there are two names

in the North .... Blaubeere = blue berry
in the South .... Heidelbeere = unclear, maybe: from the heath (Heide)

 

[OhPleaseJustQuit]

The Eye-Improving Berry that You Never Buy … But Should

Related to the blueberry, this magical berry can naturally treat eye problems, diarrhea varicose veins, poor circulation and even cancer.

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