Blueberries

Blueberries are native to North America
Washington is amongst the few states that grow the most blueberries
Whatcom County has more than 4000 acres of blueberries
Did you know that blueberries were once called "star berries?" That's because of the star-shaped formation on their skin left from the flower that formed the fruit
Blueberry season lasts from July through September in Whatcom County
Blueberries grow in clusters on bushes
At least 50 different species of blueberries have been identified
Blueberries are one of the most popular berries in America, second only to strawberries
One-half cup of blueberries counts as one serving of your 5 A Day and contains just 40 calories
Blueberries get their intense blue color from anthocyanins, substances that may reduce risk of heart disease in humans
Blueberries are a good source of vitamin C and vitamin K
the Spanish word for blueberry is arandano