This list includes 4 Berries that start with Y that start with Y, from “Yangmei” to “Youngberry”. They are small, often tart to sweet, and appear in jams, desserts and beverages.
Berries that start with Y are edible fruits whose common names begin with the letter Y. Yangmei, for example, has deep cultural importance in East Asia and is eaten fresh or preserved.
Below you’ll find the table with Common name, Scientific name, Classification, Growing season, Region, Nutritional highlights, Uses, Citation.
Common name: The commonly used name helps you quickly identify the berry at markets, farms and in recipe lists.
Scientific name: The Latin name gives you precise botanical identity and helps with research or plant sourcing.
Classification: Labels (botanical or culinary) tell you whether the berry is a true berry or a common culinary berry.
Growing season: Season and months inform you when berries ripen locally and help plan planting or foraging trips.
Region: Typical native or cultivated regions show where the berry thrives and where you can expect availability.
Nutritional highlights: Key vitamins, minerals and antioxidants summarize health benefits you can expect from eating the berry.
Uses: Common culinary and practical uses indicate how you can cook, preserve, or use the berry.
Citation: Source links point you to authoritative references for further online reading and verification of facts.
Berries that start with Y
| Name | Scientific name | Type | Key facts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yangmei | Myrica rubra | Culinary | edible, 50 kcal/100g, Jun–Jul, native East Asia |
| Youngberry | Rubus | Culinary | edible, 50 kcal/100g, Jun–Aug, cultivated temperate regions |
| Yaupon | Ilex vomitoria | Culinary—Poisonous | poisonous, 30 kcal/100g, Sep–Dec, Southeastern USA |
| Yew berry | Taxus | Culinary—Poisonous | poisonous, 5 kcal/100g, Sep–Nov, temperate Northern Hemisphere |