Yoyleberry

The thistlia yoyleberry (or simply yoyleberry; Vaccinium yoya) is a widely grown hybrid species of the genus Vaccinium, which are cultivated worldwide for their fruit. Known for it's purple colour, it is consumed in large quantities, either fresh or in such prepared foods as jam, juice, pies, cakes, ice cream, milkshakes, and chocolates. When mixed with heated water, among other ingredients, it is possible to make yoylestew, a common delicatessen in several Jonathian cultures.
While debated by scientists and botanists, yoyleberries are believed to have originated in the current location of the Jonathian city of Yoyle, St. Gelta, sometime prior to the St. Geltan kingdom's formation, where it is believed to have influenced the major use of the colour purple in Lollese and Canadish cultures. It was introduced to Lyvena in 1862 through trading routes that went through Miller and Jetzeburg, where it became an instant hit. Today, Lyvena produces the most yoyleberries per year, which has led to misconceptions about the berry's origin in other countries, notably Commolacia, Poland, and Fortland.
Yoyleberries tend to grow around autumn and winter, specifically between mid-February and early August. It is a staple of several cultures across Jonathia, being used in various foods. Outside of countries on the Tapanthian continent, yoyleberries are an exotic fruit known for their highly sweet taste. While yoyleberry-flavoured beverages are uncommon outside of fruit juices, in November of 2011 Re-Cola announced the release of a yoyleberry-flavoured version of their Adiea line of soft drinks. In 2018, Fanta would release a yoyleberry-flavoured version of it's namesake product.
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Category:Yoyleberry
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