Here you’ll find 13 Berries that start with W that begin with W, organized from “Waterberry” to “Wolfberry”. These include both botanical “true” berries and fruits commonly called berries, with juicy textures and varied flavors. You’ll commonly use them fresh, in jams, baking, and traditional remedies.

Berries that start with W are a small but diverse group of edible fruits sharing sweet or tart flavors. For example, the wolfberry, or goji, is prized in Chinese cuisine and herbal medicine.

Below you’ll find the table with Common name, Scientific name, Type, Growing season, Flavor & uses, Key nutrients, and Region.

Common name: The name you probably recognize, helping you spot the berry in markets, seed catalogs, or foraging guides.

Scientific name: The Latin binomial provides exact identification so you avoid confusion between similar or regionally named fruits.

Type: Labels each berry as botanical “true” berry or culinary/common term, so you understand classification and usage.

Growing season: A concise season window shows when the berry typically ripens, useful for planning harvests or market purchases.

Flavor & uses: Quick flavor notes and common culinary or medicinal uses help you decide how to cook or include the berry.

Key nutrients: Highlights important vitamins, minerals, or antioxidants so you can compare nutritional benefits at a glance.

Region: Notes where the berry is native or widely grown, giving context for availability and cultural significance.

Berries that start with W

NameScientific nameTypeNative range / Major region
WineberryRubus phoenicolasiusCulinary/commonAsia; introduced N. America
WhortleberryVaccinium myrtillusBotanical (true berry)Europe; N. Africa; W. Asia
Wild blueberryVaccinium angustifoliumBotanical (true berry)N. America; northeastern US & Canada
WolfberryLycium barbarumBotanical (true berry)Asia; China (cultivated)
WaxberryMyrica rubraCulinary/commonAsia; China, SE Asia
White mulberryMorus albaCulinary/commonAsia; China, widely cultivated worldwide
Western huckleberryVaccinium membranaceumBotanical (true berry)N. America; western US & Canada
Wild cranberryVaccinium oxycoccosBotanical (true berry)N. Hemisphere; bogs in N. America & Europe
WintergreenGaultheria procumbensCulinary/commonN. America; eastern US & Canada
Western serviceberryAmelanchier alnifoliaCulinary/commonN. America; western US & Canada
Wild grapeVitis ripariaBotanical (true berry)N. America; widespread
Wild raspberryRubus idaeusCulinary/commonEurope, Asia, N. America
WaterberrySyzygium cordatumBotanical (true berry)Africa; southern & eastern regions

Descriptions

Wineberry
Bright red, hairy aggregate fruits eaten fresh or in jams and desserts; tart-sweet, peak summer harvest, popular for preserves and baking.
Whortleberry
Also called bilberry, small dark blue berries eaten fresh, in jams and desserts or preserves; rich in anthocyanins and harvested in mid–late summer.
Wild blueberry
Lowbush blueberry prized for pies, jams and freezing; sweet-tart, antioxidant-rich, harvested in summer, central to many regional cuisines.
Wolfberry
Commonly called goji berry, bright red berries eaten fresh, dried, or in teas; high in vitamins and antioxidants, harvested late summer.
Waxberry
Also called yumberry or Chinese bayberry; sweet-tart red fruit eaten fresh, juiced or made into wine and preserves; summer fruit rich in vitamin C.
White mulberry
Sweet, elongated aggregate fruits eaten fresh, dried, or in jams; fruits ripen late spring–summer and are also used for syrups and desserts.
Western huckleberry
Dark, flavorful berries eaten fresh, in pies, preserves and smoked preparations; prized wild-harvest late-summer fruit with rich antioxidant content.
Wild cranberry
Small, tart red berries used for sauces, juices and baking; harvested in autumn, very high in vitamin C and proanthocyanidins.
Wintergreen
Low-growing plant with red, minty-flavored berries used as a flavoring or in teas and jellies; berries persist into winter and have a distinctive wintergreen oil aroma.
Western serviceberry
Also called saskatoon or juneberry; sweet, purple pome fruits eaten fresh, in pies, jams and wines; early- to mid-summer harvest, good fiber and vitamin content.
Wild grape
Tart, grape-shaped berries used for jellies, wines and fresh eating when fully ripe; late summer–early fall harvest, used in traditional preserves.
Wild raspberry
Classic red raspberries eaten fresh, in jams and desserts; soft aggregate fruits harvested in summer, rich in vitamin C and dietary fiber.
Waterberry
Also called waterberry, small red to purple fleshy fruits eaten fresh or made into jams and drinks; sweet-tart, summer fruit common in local markets.
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