Thimbleberry

Rubus parviflorus

Family:

Rose Family

Habitat:

Along streams, open woods

Characteristics:

1. Erect shrub 4-7 feet tall with large soft palmately veined leaves.

2. Large white flowers bloom in May.

3. A scarlet, thimble-shaped sweet fruit appears in July.

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Uses:

1. Edible berries raw or cooked.

2. Large soft leaves used as tissues for wiping. Nature's TP?

Fruit of the Thimbleberry

Paul Slichter