#7. Salmonberry
Rubus spectabilis
Rose Family
Along stream or wet ground of woods
1. Bush that grows 4-10 ft tall, woody stems.
2. Prickles near bottom stems but few higher up.
3. Red-violet flowers (5 petals).
4. Large round orange to red (salmon) berry in late spring.
1. Salmon spawn in streams the same time as the blooms appear.
2. Edible berry dried, cooked or raw.