Thimbleberry, Salmon berry
Rubus parviflorus

Family: Rosaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 4.5 m high and spreads 3 m wide. It loses its leaves during the year. The stems are upright. The bark peels off. There are no prickles. The new growth is furry. The leaves mostly have 5 lobes. There are uneven teeth along the edge. The flowers are white. The fruit are red.

There are about 250 Rubus species. They are good sources of Vitamin C.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows in wooded subalpine streambeds in the Rocky Mountains in Canada. It suits damp shaded places. It suits hardiness zones 3-9.

Countries/locations it is found in

Alaska, Australia, Canada, Mexico, Nepal, North America, USA

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten raw. They can also be dried and stored for later use. The tender young shoots are peeled and eaten raw or boiled.

Edible parts

Fruit, leaves, shoots

How it is grown

Plants can be grown by seeds or cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Rato ainselu, White-flowering raspberry

Synonyms

Rubus nutkanus Moc.;