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common bilberry

Vaccinium myrtillus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae β€ΊPhylum: Tracheophyta β€ΊClass: Magnoliopsida β€ΊOrder: Ericales β€ΊFamily: Ericaceae β€ΊGenus: Vaccinium

About

Vaccinium myrtillus is a species of shrub with edible fruit of blue color, commonly called "bilberry", "wimberry", "whortleberry", or European blueberry. It has much in common with the American blueberry (Vaccinium cyanococcus). It is more precisely called common bilberry or blue whortleberry, to distinguish it from other Vaccinium relatives. Regional names include blaeberry, hurtleberry, huckleberry, wimberry, whinberry, winberry, and fraughan.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of common bilberry?
The scientific name of common bilberry is Vaccinium myrtillus.
What kingdom does common bilberry belong to?
common bilberry belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does common bilberry belong to?
common bilberry belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does common bilberry belong to?
common bilberry belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does common bilberry belong to?
common bilberry belongs to the order Ericales.
What family does common bilberry belong to?
common bilberry belongs to the family Ericaceae.
What genus does common bilberry belong to?
common bilberry belongs to the genus Vaccinium.