Do Bilberries Grow in the US? Uncovering the European Blueberry's North American Roots
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Bilberries, known scientifically as *Vaccinium myrtillus*, are native to both northern Europe and parts of North America. While often confused with the more commercially popular American blueberry, bilberries can be found growing wild in cooler, mountainous regions of the United States and Canada. This native presence means that, yes, bilberries do grow in the US, but typically not in the large cultivated farms associated with their American cousins.
