Bilberry – (Vaccinium Myrtillus) in Springtime (cropped)

The Vaccinium myrtillus is a small, deciduous shrub that grows about 12 to 16 inches in height. Bilberry fruit originates from Northern and Central Europe and has been imported from parts of southeastern Europe. It has oval, pointed leaves and small pink and white flowers, which bloom from April through June. In the late summer, its dark purple berries are ripe to pick.