Wild Raspberries??

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  1. mistwalker

    mistwalker Active Member 10 Years

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    I found these berries while on a hike up on Walden's Ridge abd think they are wild Raspberries but I am unsure. I'd appreciate knowing if anyone knows for sure, thank you.
     

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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Yep, a Rubus species of some sort. They look delicious ;-)
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Fruits look like blackberries.
     
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    mistwalker Active Member 10 Years

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    Thanks Ron, I appreciate that.

    I know black berries, I eat a lot of them. That last one is from this year
     

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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    There is more than one kind of blackberry.
     
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    I've seen many of these up and around Trappers Lake in the White River National Forrest, and do beleive they are wild raspberries, just unsure as to whether or not they are etable. Curious to know though.
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Yes: They (native or naturalized Rubus sp.) will all be edible. Tartness and flavor will vary between different ones.
     
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    Good to know. Thanks for taking the time to reply Ron.
     
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    Thank you Ron, I really appreciate your help with this. I am in the process of chronicling edible wild foods of Walden's Ridge, a wilderness area I hike in a lot.
     

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