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United States · Michigan · Alpena| Common Animals Fish Mushrooms Flora |
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Rubus occidentalis |
July: Berries start ripening.
Safe. Possible individual reactions. Used by Native Americans as food and remedy for fever and sore throat. Leaves used in folk medicine for inflammation and colds.
Shrub with arching thorny canes. Berries are black, clustered, with intense flavor.
Found in the wild on forest edges, slopes, and roadsides Prefers sunny areas and fertile soil
Harvest in July–August when berries are fully black and detach easily. Berries are juicy with rich flavor and aroma.
Rinse berries before use or freezing. Can be dried, made into jam, juice, or fruit leather. Can be eaten raw or used in cooking.
Berry: Small, black, sweet-tart, good for desserts and drinks
Leaves: Used in infusions and medicinal teas
Leaves: Used in infusions and medicinal teas
Black Raspberry with Sugar (Cold preservation)
Maximum vitamins, no boiling
Maximum vitamins, no boiling
1. Sort and rinse berries.
2. Mix with sugar (1:1.5), let sit for 2 hours.
3. Store in jars in the fridge.
2. Mix with sugar (1:1.5), let sit for 2 hours.
3. Store in jars in the fridge.
Black Raspberry Jam (Boiling)
Thick and fragrant, stores well
Thick and fragrant, stores well
1. Cover berries with sugar (1:1), let sit overnight.
2. Simmer for 20–30 minutes.
3. Pour into jars and seal.
2. Simmer for 20–30 minutes.
3. Pour into jars and seal.
Raspberry Leaf Tea (Infusion)
Useful for colds and fatigue
Useful for colds and fatigue
1. Steep dried leaves in boiling water (1 tsp per 200 ml).
2. Let infuse for 10 minutes covered.
3. Strain and drink warm.
2. Let infuse for 10 minutes covered.
3. Strain and drink warm.
Blueberry Black Raspberry Smoothie (Blending)
Quick and vitamin-rich snack
Quick and vitamin-rich snack
1. In blender combine 100g black raspberries, 50g blueberries, banana, and cup of yogurt.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Serve chilled.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Serve chilled.