Rubus Fruticosus
Basic Information:
Although I do not like these berries, they are a beautiful species of plant. They are sour when they are dry, but the best time to pick and eat is right after a rain when the berries are sweet. The leaves are ridged around the edges, and the stem(s) are very thorny. The bushes that produce a lot of berries are usually low-hanging, or close to the ground, and widespread, such as the plant above. I'm not sure if you can see how many berries that the bush has, but to explain slightly, I have been able to pick about 3 ripe berries off this plant every single day since the beginning of June, and still there are new berries growing! The chances are, if the plant is growing straight up, the aren't any berries on it. This plant is very vulnerable to a type of fungus called the honey fungus. I believe you can see a little bit of the fungi on the right side of the right berry in the picture.
Medicinal Uses:
If you make a tea from the leaves, it has a useful usage that helps sore throats and prolonged diarrhea. Chewing fresh leaves can help cure bleeding gums and other disorders of the mouth.
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