A berry that has had little to no popularity in the United States is the lingonberry. What are lingonberries and are they edible? Popular in Scandinavian cuisine, the lingonberry is indeed edible and the taste is much like that of cranberries. Not only are the berries edible, they’re used to make a variety of desserts, jams, tea, and a delicious lingonberry juice drink. Flavor aside, are lingonberries good for you? Read on to learn all about lingonberry benefits and how to use and grow the berry. What are Lingonberries? Lingonberries are a member of the genus Vaccinium which consists of over 450 species, including highbush blueberry (V. coymbosum) and cranberry (V. macrocarpum). Suited to cool climes, lingonberries are native to Alaska, the Canadian Pacific Northwest, Europe, Scandinavia and northeastern Canada, but are rarely cultivated. The lingonberry plant is an evergreen, woody perennial, acid-loving shrub with a low, spreading growth habit. […]
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