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Vaccinium myrtillus

Family : ERICACEAE (Heath Family)
Common Name (UK) : Bilberry
Common Name (DE) : Heidelbeere
Common Name (FR) : Myrtille
Habitat : Woodland and acid heath, ascending to high altitudes in the mountains
Remarks : The berry is edible and delicious to eat in tarts.
First appearing : April
Abundance :

  • Photo Date : April 9, 2017
  • Location : Forêt de Montmorency, La tourbière de la Cailleuse.
  • Photo Date : April 9, 2017
  • Location : Forêt de Montmorency, La tourbière de la Cailleuse.
  • Photo Date : May 29, 2004
  • Location : Around the Mummelsee along the Black Forest High Road.
  • Photo Date : May 29, 2004
  • Location : Around the Mummelsee along the Black Forest High Road.
  • Photo Date :August 5, 2006
  • Location :Below Tagweidlichopf summit near Bad Ragaz, Switzerland.
    N46° 59.489' E9° 26.201'
  • Siting Date :August 27, 2007
  • Location :Eggberge, Switzerland.
    N46° 54.039' E8° 39.693'
  • Elevation :1758m