Blueberries have flowers in racemes. Inflorescences are mostly lateral and sometimes terminal. Flowers are borne singly or doubly between leaf axils. The flower buds of blueberries are usually borne at the top of the branches. Flower buds sprout first in spring for 3-4 weeks before reaching full bloom. As the flower buds sprout, the leaf buds begin to grow, and only at full bloom do they sprout and grow to their proper length.

Extended information:

A, blueberry:

English name: Blueberry, meaning blue berries, belongs to the family of Rhododendron, the lingonberry plants. Originated in North America, perennial shrubs small berry fruit trees. Because the fruit is blue, it is called blueberry.

Blueberry fruit is rich in nutrients, with the prevention of cerebral aging, vision protection, strong heart, anti-cancer, soften blood vessels, enhance the human body immune function, high nutrient content.

Because blueberries are rich in anthocyanins, which have the effect of activating the retina, can strengthen eyesight and prevent eye fatigue and are highly regarded. It is also one of the five healthy fruits recommended by the World Food Organization. And according to the United States, Japan, Europe, scientists research, regular consumption of blueberry products, but also significantly enhance vision, eliminate eye fatigue. Medical clinical reports also show that anthocyanins in blueberries can promote the regeneration of retinal cells in the retinal violet, preventing myopia, and improve eyesight.

Two, nutritional value:

Blueberry fruit average weight of 0.5-2.5g, the maximum weight of 5g, the fruit color is beautiful, pleasing to the eye, blue and was a layer of white fruit powder, delicate flesh, seeds are very small, edible rate of 100%, with a light aroma, sweet and sour taste, for a good fresh food.

Blueberry fruit in addition to conventional sugar, acid and Vc, rich in VE, VA, VB, SOD, arbutin, protein, anthocyanosides, edible fibers, as well as a wealth of K, Fe, Zn, Ca and other mineral elements.

According to the Jilin Agricultural University Small Berry Research Institute on the introduction of 14 foreign blueberry varieties analyzed, the fruit anthocyanoside pigment content of up to 163mg/100g, the fresh fruit VE content 9.3L|g/100g fresh fruit, other fruits such as apples, grapes, and even dozens of times. Total amino acid content 0.254%, higher than amino acid rich hawthorn.

Reference:

Baidu Encyclopedia of Blueberries