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American Raspberry

Rubus strigosus

Description:

Wild raspberry, small fruit, round, red

Habitat:

Growing in or near the woods, within 1/2 a city block of fresh water (creek and lake)

Notes:

I haven't eaten one yet but the birds appear to find them delicious

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1 Comment

Lydia5
Lydia5 7 years ago

Fruits of the Wild Raspberry are indeed edible, and quite delicious, bearing a sweeter flavor than their commercial counter-part. The leaves as well make a tea that is useful for easing cramping (i.e., menstrual cramps, muscle cramps from exercise, headaches, etc.).

JanelleL.Streed
Spotted by
JanelleL.Streed

Inglewood, Minnesota, United States

Spotted on Jul 24, 2013
Submitted on Feb 23, 2014

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