Lingonberry
Vaccinium vitis-idaea
EdibleBerryEricaceae
Safety assessment
Edible
Based on reviewed safety sources.
Red, tart berries on evergreen, leathery-leaved shoots of pine forest. Gathered in late autumn and kept under snow.
Identification
- Leaves leathery and glossy, dark green with rounded tips and dark dots beneath.
- Berries red, round and tart, often persisting through winter.
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 497
- Lithuania
- 560
- Estonia
- 3816
- Global
- 595719
Occurrence records in GBIF — not a claim that the species is absent elsewhere.
Food safety. This information is an educational reference, not a confirmation that a plant or berry is safe to eat. Verify the species and any harvesting rules before consuming anything you gather.