Bilberry
Botanical Name: Vaccinium myrtillus
Family Name: Ericaceae
Plant Description: Low shrub with dark blue berries
Ecosystem: Forest undergrowth, heathlands
Size: 30–60 cm
Shape: Small, bushy
Geographical Origin: Europe
Current Distribution: Europe and parts of Asia
Flower Shapes and Colours: Pink, bell-shaped
Seed Types and Size: Tiny seeds within berries
Uses: Edible berries, supplements
Parts Used: Berries, leaves
Medicinal Uses: Supports eye health, circulation
Planetary Influences: Jupiter
Metaphysical Uses: Sight, intuition
Elemental Association: Water