Blueberry · 보스니아-헤르체고비나

(Vaccinium myrtillus) is a deciduous shrub of the family of Erika ; Vrijesovki (Ericaceae), average height 20-50 cm. With us in BiH is widespread in pine, spruce and beech forests. It blooms in May and June, and mature from June to August. The fruit is a round berry, diameter of 5-10 mm, dark blue in color, leathery membranes and sour - sweet taste. It contains organic acids, minerals, tannin and color. Blueberry is hardy and can withstand temperatures from -20 ° C to -25 ° C without any damage, and if it is covered in snow and can withstand much lower temperatures.