Question: are huckleberries and wild blueberries the same thing?
Answer: The small, round berries resemble blueberries. In fact, in some parts of the United States, huckleberries might be called blueberries and blueberries might be called huckleberries. They're not the same fruit, though. ... Red huckleberries tend to have a tart flavor, while purple and blue huckleberries taste sweeter.