This list includes 5 Berries that start with E that begin with E, from “Eastern teaberry” to “Evergreen huckleberry”. These entries share small, fleshy fruits often eaten fresh, cooked, or preserved. You’ll find berries commonly used in jams, desserts, flavorings, and edible landscaping.

[Berries that start with E] are fruits whose common names begin with the letter E, including both true botanical berries and culinary berries. Eastern teaberry has a long history as a medicinal flavoring in North America, and evergreen huckleberry is prized in Pacific Northwest cuisine.

Below you’ll find the table with Common name, Scientific name, Botanical status, Growing season, Nutritional highlights, and Region.

Common name: The everyday name you’ll recognize and search for when buying, cooking, or identifying these berries locally.

Scientific name: The Latin binomial helps you confirm species and find precise growing and care information across regions.

Botanical status: Notes whether the fruit is a true botanical berry or a culinary-usage berry, helping you understand taxonomy and use.

Growing season: Typical months or seasons when the berry ripens, so you can plan planting, foraging, or harvesting.

Nutritional highlights: Key vitamins, minerals, or compounds to note, giving you quick ideas for health and recipe choices.

Region: Primary regions where the berry is native or commonly cultivated, useful when matching plants to climate and recipes.

Berries that start with E

NameScientific nameTypeSeason & availability
ElderberrySambucus nigraCulinary/commonJune–September (N); Dec–Feb (S)
Evergreen huckleberryVaccinium ovatumBotanicalJune–September (N, Pacific Northwest)
Eastern teaberryGaultheria procumbensBotanicalAugust–November (N)
Elliott’s blueberryVaccinium elliottiiBotanicalMay–July (N, southeastern U.S.)
European gooseberryRibes uva-crispaBotanicalJune–August (N)

Descriptions

Elderberry
Dark purple clusters used in jams, syrups and wine; cooked berries are edible but raw berries/other parts can be mildly toxic. Rich in vitamin C and anthocyanins.
Evergreen huckleberry
Small, dark berries prized fresh or in pies, jams and sauces; tart-sweet and high in antioxidants. Wild-harvested and sometimes cultivated locally.
Eastern teaberry
Bright red, minty berries (aka wintergreen) eaten raw or in candies and teas; contains methyl salicylate—use caution if aspirin-sensitive.
Elliott’s blueberry
Native blueberry with small, sweet-dark berries good fresh, baked or frozen. Good source of fiber and vitamin C; found wild and in orchards.
European gooseberry
Round green-to-red tart berries used in pies, jams and preserves; rich in vitamin C and fiber, eaten fresh or cooked.
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