Bog Blueberry

Vaccinium uliginosum


alpine blueberry, northern bilberry, and bog whortleberry (English),  jak zheii, jak naalyuu (Gwich'in); asriaviik (Inupiaq); Kigutangirnaq (Inuktut); qiuq, curaq (Yup’ik); cuawak (Alutiiq/Sugpiaq); ugiidgin (Unangam Tunuu/ Aleut); ts’éekáxk’w (Lingít); nilyagh (Deg Xinag); gega, gegashla (Dena’ina); gege, nelyaage (Denaakk'e); gigi gheli (Ahtna)

Our Blueberry Booklet is now available!

This 20-page booklet, written for everyone, explains basic biology of bog blueberries (Vaccinium uliginosum), describes potential threats and opportunities from climate change, provides ideas for how to reduce negative impacts, and lists key knowledge gaps in our understanding of this delicious species. Plus, stunning drawings and photos!  Download by clicking on the top right of the image of the cover. 


AK Berry Futures_Blueberry_10.24.23_2.pdf