![]() Berries are bumpy in shape, much like blackberries (Beware of the thorns on the plant). Origins: Native to the West coast of North America, salmonberries are traditionally eaten with salmon or salmon roe by Native Americans in the Pacific Northwest.Ĭolor and shape: Mature berries are most commonly a yellow-orange. Great in: Jams, jellies, pies, and cobblers, or just eaten as-is. Originally introduced for fruit production, they are now naturalized and widespread throughout the Pacific Northwest and are easy to spot by their large, vigorous, thicket-forming growth and sharp spines covering the stems. Highly invasive Himalayan and evergreen blackberry varieties are non-native European species that are highly invasive and difficult to control. Plants grows well in the sun and large patches are known as brambles. Where to Find Them: These berries can be found in backyards and along roadsides across the country. Taste: Very sweet when ripe sour when unripe. They are bumpy in shape (Beware of thorns on the plant). The berry and plant are commonly used by Native Americans in the Pacific Northwest as a food and medicinal plant.Ĭolor and shape: Black when mature red and green when they are still growing. Origins: This berry is known all over the world, but is very popular in the Pacific Northwest. Common Edible Berries of the Northwest Blackberries While foraging with caution is always recommended, we’ve compiled some basic guidelines for identification, best uses, and taste of some of the most common berries you might find the next time you talk a walk on the wild side. However, with so many varieties present in the Pacific Northwest, it can be difficult to know where to start, or which are okay to eat. There is nothing better in summer than picking some right from the bush. There, we learned about nature, the woods, plants, animals, and conservation efforts and the camp instructor was always prepared to stop our group to point out a bunch of berries. Growing up, I experienced berry bushes’ beauty and abundance first-hand at summer camp. Here in the Pacific Northwest, we are gifted with mild temperatures, rich soil, and lots of rain, which gives our native plant species a great environment to take root and flourish. This summer, whether you’re on an intensive hike or just going for a walk down the street, you are bound to come across some berry bushes. Unfortunately, we are not able to identify berries on a case-by-case basis at this time. Note: This article is a reflection of the author’s first-hand experiences with berries of the Pacific Northwest and is intended as a starting point to get educated and not as a definitive guide. This entry was posted in Eating Well and tagged berries, eating well, Summer.
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