About Bilberry
Bilberry (Vaccinium neilgherrense) is a shrub belonging to the Ericaceae family (Heather Family). It is typically found in evergreen and shola forests. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during February-September.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Vaccinium neilgherrense
- Genus
- Vaccinium
- Family
- ERICACEAE
- Habit
- Shrub
- Habitat
- Evergreen and shola forests
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- February-September
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Malayalam
- മണലമരം
Botanical family
Ericaceae
Heather Family
Bilberry belongs to the Ericaceae family.
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