Salmonberry

Salmonberry

Rubus spectabilis

Type

Species Details

Family: Rosaceae
Rarity: Common
Flowering Time: Early-Mid Spring
Life Cycle: Perennial
Height: 3-15 feet
Habitat: Coastal, West-Side Forest, East-Side Forest, Moist Riverbanks
Native: Yes

Additional Information

A prolific shrub in the Pacific Northwest, this plant the tell-tale thorny stems of the Rubus species. The orange aggregate berries are commonly found throughout the park. They are edible to both wildlife and humans, though the opinions on flavor vary greatly.

  • Rarity: Common
  • Flowering Time: Early-Mid Spring
  • Life Cycle: Perennial
  • Height: 3-15 feet
  • Habitat: Coastal, West-Side Forest, East-Side Forest, Moist Riverbanks
  • Native: Yes

Source: Wildflowers of the Pacific NorthwestOregon Flora Project

Salmonberry

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