Publisher ID:
1130
Our code:
MC-HR-POC-2018-03-21-3/1
Country:
Publisher:
Croatian Post
Design:
Sabina Rešić
Printing:
AKD d.o.o.
Stamp value:
3,10 HRK
Date of stamp issue:
Cancelled:
Theme:
Flora of Croatia - Forest fruits
In the member's collection
Vaccinium myrtillus L. is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae. It is commonly known as bilberry, blaeberry, wimberry, or whortleberry. The plant is native to the Northern Hemisphere and is found in Europe, Asia, and North America. It is a small deciduous shrub that grows up to 18 inches tall and has light green leaves that turn red in autumn. The fruit of the plant is a dark blue berry that is edible and is used in various culinary applications such as pies, tarts, and jams. The plant is also used in traditional medicine to treat various disorders.