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Red Raspberry (s7aýtskw)
$7.50
Red Raspberry is a prickly deciduous shrub with distinct red raspberries that look and taste similar to domestic raspberries, but are often regarded as being tastier. It is abundant at low to mid elevations, particularly in clearings and other disturbed areas.
| Latin Name | Rubus idaeus R. strigosus | |
| Type | Shrub | |
| Height and Spread | Up to 1.5 m tall. | Up to 1.5 m tall. |
| Bloom Colour | White drooping flowers | |
| Bloom Months | Early spring | |
| Foliage Colour | Light green with sharply pointed leaflets. | |
| Seed Months | Early through to late summer. | |
| Light and Water | Grows often in open, disturbed areas. Also grows in somewhat shaded areas. | Generally grows in wet areas. |
| Ethnobotany Information | All indigenous peoples of the south interior used the berries fresh, as well as to make jams and jellies. The leaves were also used to make a tea for drinking and for amenorrhea. | |
| Wildlife Uses | The berries are eaten extensively by many wildlife species, being both abundant and nutritionally rich. | |
| Garden Uses | Wild Raspberry is a great food producing plant for your garden. It’s berries, while smaller than commercial varieties, are much richer in flavour. It does have prickly stems, so place it accordingly in your garden. | |
| Facts | While Red Raspberry is most commonly noted for its sweet berries, raspberry leaves are also widely used for a wide range of health benefits. | |
| Propagation Techniques | Red Raspberry is easily propagated by cuttings. | |
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