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
| Name | Scientific name | Type | Season / Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaboticaba | Plinia cauliflora | Botanical | Dec–Mar; tropical S. America |
| Jamun (Java plum) | Syzygium cumini | Botanical | Jun–Sep; S. & SE Asia tropics |
| Java apple | Syzygium samarangense | Botanical | Jun–Sep; tropical Asia |
| Jamaican cherry | Muntingia calabura | Botanical | Year-round in tropics; Americas, SE Asia |
| Jostaberry | Ribes × nidigrolaria | Botanical | Jun–Aug; temperate N. Hemisphere |
| Juneberry | Amelanchier spp. | Culinary/Common (not a botanical berry) | May–Jul; temperate N. Hemisphere |
| Juniper berry | Juniperus communis | Culinary/Common (not a botanical berry) | Sep–Mar; temperate N. Hemisphere |
| Jackalberry | Diospyros mespiliformis | Botanical | Aug–Nov; tropical Africa |
| Japanese wineberry | Rubus phoenicolasius | Culinary/Common (not a botanical berry) | Jun–Aug; temperate E. Asia, invasive in N. America |
| Japanese blueberry | Vaccinium japonicum | Botanical | May–Jul; temperate E. Asia |