越桔和他的美國兄弟藍莓和黑果木非常相似，他們的美國表兄弟藍莓和huckleberries--都是烏飯樹屬，富含抗氧化劑。
越橘葉 - 越桔灌木的特點是小而堅韌的葉子，類似于番石榴灌木和成簇的深紫色漿果。葉子經(jīng)常浸泡在水中釋放單寧，富含抗氧化劑，味道也還不錯，可以沏茶。
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Bilberries are very similar to their American cousins blueberries and huckleberries-- and like all members of the Vaccinium species, they're high in antioxidants due to the rich blued pigments responsible for their unmistakable color.
Bilberry Leaf - The bilberry bush is marked by small leathery leaves, similar to that of the myrtle bush, and clusters of deep purple berries. The leaves are often steeped in water to release their tannins and provide a delicious cup of antioxidant rich tea.