Arctic Bramble (Rubus arcticus)

Family: Rosaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (5/5)

Also known as Nagoonberry in British Columbia. Fruit: Brownish purplish red, aromatic, sweet aggregate of drupes.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet, juicy and palatable with a pineapple-like aroma. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; Very sweet, juicy and palatable with a pineapple-like aroma.; Delicious when eaten out of hand, they are also used in making cakes, jams etc.; Unfortunately, they are often not produced very prolifically in a garden situation in Britain, probably because they prefer colder winters.

Habitat & North American Range

Damp peats or gravels, especially on calcareous soils. (Zone 2, Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7)