Salmonberry
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[edit] Introduction
The Salmonberry (Rubus spectabilis) of the family Rosaceae is an erect shrub with yellow to orange to red berries. It is related to the raspberry and blackberry.
[edit] Description
[edit] Identification
Salmonberries grow in moist forests and stream margins from Alaska to Northern California, especially in the coastal forests, where they live natively. They often form large thickets, and thrive in the open spaces under stands of Red Alder (Alnus rubra).
Books often call the fruits "insipid"[1] but depending on ripeness and site, they can be considered quite good and are used for jams, candies, jellies and wines by locals. They were and continue to be an important food for native people.
[edit] Origin, Distribution, Habitat, and Life Cycle
Native to the temperate rainforests of the Northwest coast. They flower in April-May, Fruit from May-June.
[edit] Common Names
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[edit] Uses
[edit] Edible Uses
Delicious berries.
[edit] Medicinal Uses
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[edit] Practical Uses
Hand drill Spindles.
[edit] Lore
Some people say that Salmonberry derived its name in that Native Peoples of the Northwest ate them with Salmon. Others have claimed that the berries have the name do to their similar coloration to salmon roe.
[edit] Gallery
Flower |
Leaves |
Green Salmonberry (unripe) |
Thorny Stalk |
Orange Salmonberry |
No more berry |
Red Salmonberry |
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