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Bilberry Vaccinium myrtillus

An indicator of acid, nutrient-poor soils. Where bilberries grow, mushrooms such as the bay bolete are often found.

Season
Jun · Jul · Aug
Habitat
Acidic, nutrient-poor soils in coniferous and mixed woods
Safety: The berries are edible. An indicator is a hint, not a guarantee.

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Indicator value

Nitrogen N = 3, reaction (pH) R = 2. (Ellenberg values, to be verified)

Mushrooms that hint at this plant

Plants are hints, not guarantees. Mushrooms only grow where weather, soil and trees fit together.