Bilberry Leaves

DESCRIPTION

Product: Bilberry Leaves

Latin Name: Vaccinium myrtillus syn. Vaccinium myrtillus oreophilum, Vaccinium oreophilum.

Plant Family: Ericaceae

Other Names: Bilberry, European Blueberry, Blaeberry, Black Whortles. Whinberry, Trackleberry. Huckleberry, Hurtleberry & Whortleberry.

Description: Bilberry is a native of Europe, northern Asia and North America; it is a perennial deciduous shrub growing up to 30 cm. The leaves are oval and finely toothed with a leathery look, starting out with a pinkish tinge then turning yellowy-green finally turning red in the autumn. The flowers are waxy white to pale pink and bell-shaped and hang beneath the new leaves. The blue-black berries are round, with a flat top.

SUGGESTED USE

A green dye can be obtained from bilberry leaves and used to dye fabrics and wool, the leaves have also been used as a tea substitute.

SHELF LIFE

Shelf life of two years provided that goods are stored in an airtight container in ambient conditions.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

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