27 October 2025
Wild blueberry
The blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) is a plant in the heath family. It is native to North America, where they are still found in the wild. In fact, on top of the berry is a kind of pentagonal crown. Because of this, the berries were held in high regard by the original inhabitants of America. According to them, this “star berry” had been sent by the “Great Spirit,” among other things, to alleviate famines. Today, blueberries are still recognized as a “superfood. Besides being very tasty, it is also very healthy. Read why this is so.