The wild blueberry is a beloved fruit with a long history. Blueberries are one of only three berries native to North America. Records dating back hundreds of years detail how indigenous populations used the little blue berry in trade and in medicine to heal wounds. Wild blueberries have been a staple of the traditional diet for North American indigenous populations for generations, and berry gathering has always been both a social and a spiritual activity. Legend has it that in times of starvation, the Great Spirit sent these “star berries” down to relieve the hunger of his children.
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