{"product_id":"common-bilberry-vaccinium-myrtillus-fruit-shrub-european-blueberry-seeds","title":"Common Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) Fruit Shrub European Blueberry Seeds","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003eBring the taste of Europe’s forests to your backyard with the \u003cstrong data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"817\"\u003eCommon Bilberry\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"859\"\u003eEuropean Blueberry\u003c\/strong\u003e. This compact, deciduous shrub produces \u003cstrong data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"933\"\u003edeep blue, sweet-tart berries\u003c\/strong\u003e prized for their rich flavor and high antioxidant content. 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