God blessed America - He gave it country quilts, apple pie, fourth of July and me!!! I am a member of the heath family. You won't find me flourishing in the fields but you will find my clusters sprawled throughout the woods, mountainous regions and peaty soils. My flesh is sticky sweet, and don't miss my seeds, they're tiny!! I have approximately thirty varieties all falling under the categories of Vaccinium Angustifolium, which are large with a very sweet and intense flavor and Vaccinium Corymbosum, which are smaller, milder tasting version (Are you from Jersey? If so than you have no problem finding me, this version is widely cultivated there). However I'm not around for long, don't blink or you may miss me. Please! Treat me gently when you wash me, I am very fragile and highly perishable. I'm an all day long delight, served plain or dried, as a breakfast accompaniment, in fruit salad, yogurt, sorbets, vinegar, juices, jams, pies, cakes, and even topped with orange juice and vodka for a tasty after dinner delight. I am a significant source of Vitamin C, potassium, sodium and fiber. Hey, If you don't consume me for my delightful flavor, keep in mind I am also a "pharmafood" and said to have the effects of an astringent, antibacterial, and antidiarrheal. Don't mistake me for cousin Bill and beware of tricky peas holding their breath to fool you, although their true colors eventually come out with the stars.
What am I?
Cranberry
Blueberry
Huckleberry
FrankenBerry
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