This list includes 5 Berries that start with V that start with V, from “Velvet apple” to “Voavanga”. These berries range from tropical specialties to garden-friendly fruits commonly used fresh, in preserves, or in local cuisines.

Berries that start with V are edible fruits with common names beginning with V, covering botanical and culinary berries. The velvet apple, for instance, is a Southeast Asian favorite valued for its creamy texture.

Below you’ll find the table with common name, scientific name, botanical status, season, native range, nutritional highlights, uses, and source.

Common name: The name most people use for the berry, helping you identify it in markets and recipes.

Scientific name: The Latin binomial offers precise identification so you can research the exact species and avoid confusion.

Botanical status: Labels whether the fruit is a true botanical berry or a culinary berry, so you understand botanical versus common use.

Season: When the berry typically ripens and is available, so you can plan harvesting or buying.

Native range: The geographic origin and natural distribution, helping you assess climate suitability and cultural importance.

Nutritional highlights: Key vitamins, minerals, or antioxidants to note, so you can compare health benefits quickly.

Uses: Common culinary and practical uses, including fresh eating, preserves, or traditional remedies, useful for cooks and gardeners.

Source: Short citation or link to the reference that verifies the entry, so you can follow up for more detail.

Berries that start with V

NameScientific nameTypeNative range
Velvet appleDiospyros blancoiBotanicalPhilippines, Southeast Asia
VoavangaVangueria madagascariensisCulinary/CommonTropical Africa, Madagascar
Virginia creeperParthenocissus quinquefoliaBotanicalEastern North America
Vitex berryVitex agnus-castusCulinary/CommonMediterranean to Central Asia
Viburnum berryViburnum opulusCulinary/CommonEurope, temperate Asia, North Africa

Descriptions

Velvet apple
Fuzzy-skinned persimmon-like fruit eaten fresh; creamy, aromatic flesh, used locally and in markets; good source of vitamin C; ornamental and edible (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Velvet-apple)
Voavanga
Sweet, round fruit (also called voa vanga) eaten fresh or in preserves across Africa; locally important food plant with apricot-like flavor (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vangueria_madagascariensis)
Virginia creeper
Climbing vine bearing small blue-black berries that are attractive to birds but poisonous to people; useful identification for foragers to avoid (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parthenocissus_quinquefolia)
Vitex berry
Also called chaste tree fruit or chasteberry; small, peppery, dried fruits used as herbal remedy and spice—culinary/herbal use, not a common snack (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitex_agnus-castus)
Viburnum berry
Showy shrubs that produce clusters of red berries; some species’ fruit are tart or slightly toxic raw but used cooked in jellies and traditional foods (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viburnum_opulus)
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