blueberry, n.Trivia

The blueberry is one of the only natural foods that is truly blue in color

Maine produces more wild blueberries than anywhere else in the world

Blueberries are best when "dusty" in color

While blueberries grow in clusters on their bush, the individual blueberries ripen at different times.

There are more varieties of blueberries than states in the U.S

The blueberry is typically ripe after 2-5 weeks on a bush

The blueberry is also called a "star berry".

Sweden is blueberry country --- as much as 17% of Sweden's surface is covered by blueberry bushes.

Blueberries are very high in antioxidants