Huckleberry refers to plants in Ericaceae family, including Vaccinium and Gaylussacia genera. Plants have shallow roots and underground stems, reaching 1.5-2m height. Berries are small, round, 5-10mm in diameter, resembling dark blueberries. Two species contain 15 anthocyanins, with V. ovatum having higher polyphenol content
Deciduous shrub reaching 1.5-2m height with opposite, oval leaves. Produces yellowish-white flowers and blue berries weighing 1.3-2.2g. Winter-hardy, tolerates temperatures below −47°C. Can survive soil acidity from 3.9-7.7, requiring high organic matter
Deciduous shrub or small tree reaching up to 10 meters in height. Leaves are 10-30 cm long, arranged in opposite pairs with serrated margins. Flowers are white, 5-6 mm in diameter, borne in corymbs 10-25 cm in diameter. Dark purple to black berries 3-5 mm in diameter produced in late autumn
Juneberries are multi-stemmed trees or shrubs reaching 8-18 feet in height. They are the first trees to bloom in New England, appearing a week earlier than pin cherries. Their fruits are red to dark purple when ripe, resembling cranberries. They are mild and sweet in flavor, sometimes compared to blueberries
Study evaluated phytochemical composition and antioxidant activity of P. cerasoides leaves. Methanol extract showed highest total phenolic content (6.26 mg GAE/g). Total flavonoid content was 3.86 mg QE/g in methanol extract. Total phenolic content positively correlated with antioxidant capacity
Blackberry is a widespread shrub reaching 3m height, used in desserts and wine. Raspberry is a composite fruit, spreading widely and available in various colors. Cloudberry is a pale red fruit rich in Vitamin C, used in Scandinavian medicine. Wineberry produces orange/red fruits, not suitable for wine production