This list includes 10 Berries that start with J, from “Jaboticaba” to “Juniper berry”. These fruits range from true botanical berries to culinary berries and vary widely in flavor and use. You can use them fresh, for preserves, in savory dishes, or as aromatic ingredients.

Berries that start with J are a diverse set of edible fruits whose names begin with the letter J. Notably, jaboticaba is eaten fresh in Brazil and often made into jellies and wines.

Below you’ll find the table with Name, Scientific name, Type, Growing season, Nutritional highlights, Uses, and Notes.

Name: Common or widely used name you will see, useful for quick identification and everyday reference.

Scientific name: Latin botanical name that helps you confirm species and locate reliable growing or identification information.

Type: Indicates whether the fruit is a true botanical berry or a culinary/common berry, helping you understand botanical context.

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

Nutritional highlights: Quick note on key nutrients or healthful components to help you pick berries for dietary goals.

Uses: Common culinary or practical uses, so you can match each berry to recipes, preserves, or non-food applications.

Notes: Short practical details, regional names, or cautions that help you interpret the entry at a glance.

Berries that start with J

NameScientific nameTypeSeason / Availability
JaboticabaPlinia caulifloraBotanicalDec–Mar; tropical S. America
Jamun (Java plum)Syzygium cuminiBotanicalJun–Sep; S. & SE Asia tropics
Java appleSyzygium samarangenseBotanicalJun–Sep; tropical Asia
Jamaican cherryMuntingia calaburaBotanicalYear-round in tropics; Americas, SE Asia
JostaberryRibes × nidigrolariaBotanicalJun–Aug; temperate N. Hemisphere
JuneberryAmelanchier spp.Culinary/Common (not a botanical berry)May–Jul; temperate N. Hemisphere
Juniper berryJuniperus communisCulinary/Common (not a botanical berry)Sep–Mar; temperate N. Hemisphere
JackalberryDiospyros mespiliformisBotanicalAug–Nov; tropical Africa
Japanese wineberryRubus phoenicolasiusCulinary/Common (not a botanical berry)Jun–Aug; temperate E. Asia, invasive in N. America
Japanese blueberryVaccinium japonicumBotanicalMay–Jul; temperate E. Asia

Descriptions

Jaboticaba
Grape-like, sweet-tart cauliflorous berries eaten fresh, used for jams, wine; rich in antioxidants. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaboticaba
Jamun (Java plum)
Tart to sweet, astringent fruit eaten fresh, in juices and chutneys; used in traditional medicine, source of vitamin C. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syzygium_cumini
Java apple
Crisp, bell-shaped, watery fruit eaten fresh or in salads; mildly sweet, low-calorie and refreshing. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syzygium_samarangense
Jamaican cherry
Tiny, sweet red berries eaten fresh, used in jams and desserts; popular street fruit with fast fruiting. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muntingia_calabura
Jostaberry
Hybrid of blackcurrant and gooseberry, tangy-sweet, eaten fresh or in preserves, good source of vitamin C. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jostaberry
Juneberry
Sweet, apple- or almond‑tinged pome eaten fresh, in pies and jams; good fiber and vitamin C. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amelanchier
Juniper berry
Aromatic, piney “berries” (seed cones) used as a spice and to flavor gin; used sparingly; some species toxic. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juniper_berry
Jackalberry
Sweet persimmon-like berries eaten fresh or dried; eaten by people and wildlife, energy-rich traditional food. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diospyros_mespiliformis
Japanese wineberry
Raspberry-like, bright red, tart-sweet aggregate fruits eaten fresh or in preserves; hairy, sticky canes. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubus_phoenicolasius
Japanese blueberry
Small blueberry-like berries eaten fresh or cooked, used like other Vaccinium for jams and baking; nutrient profile similar to blueberries. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vaccinium_japonicum
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