Interesting facts about blueberries Is a great opportunity to learn about edible berries. It contains a large amount of vitamins and minerals that are essential for the human body. In addition, the leaves of the plant are used for medicinal purposes.
So, here are the most interesting facts about blueberries.
- It is necessary to wash blueberries shortly before using them, as after washing they quickly deteriorate.
- The Russian name "blueberry" comes from the color of the fruit, and also due to the fact that when the berries are consumed, black marks remain on the skin.
- The flowers of the plant constantly look down, so that during the rain (see interesting facts about rain), water does not get on them.
- A blueberry shrub can grow up to 50 cm in height. At the same time, in the northern regions, the height of plants does not exceed a few centimeters.
- Blueberries are rich in vitamins of groups B, C and A.
- Often, the berries can appear dark blue due to the accumulation of wax deposits on the skin. In reality, blueberries have a deep black color.
- Berries on the shrub appear only in the 2nd or 3rd year of the plant's life.
- An interesting fact is that the use of blueberries helps to effectively fight scurvy. As you know, this disease occurs with an acute lack of vitamin C.
- Compresses or decoctions of blueberry leaves are used in the treatment of diabetes, burns, ulcers and eye diseases.
- Excessive consumption of blueberries can cause constipation.
- Since antiquity, blueberries have been believed to improve twilight vision.
- Biologically (see interesting facts about biology) blueberries are closely related to lingonberries and cranberries.
- Blueberries are mainly found in northern Europe and Asia, as well as in North America, where they were introduced relatively recently.
- Did you know that 100 g of blueberries contains only about 57 kcal?
- Today, a hybrid of blueberries and blueberries is popular among gardeners.
- Curiously, in English, both blueberries and blueberries are called the same - "blueberry", which translates as "blue berry".
- In 1964, the Soviet Union issued a postage stamp depicting a blueberry branch.
