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Habitat Information: Frequently found around swamps, bogs, and in newly disturbed places in full sun, part shade habitats such as newly cut tree plantations, burned or cleared areas. Favours loam, normal moisture with variable PH. This plant is circumpolar, or native throughout North America and Europe.
Better adapts itself to the edges of swamps and bogs than Rubus idaeus. It will quickly appear after burnings, clearings and other disturbances as long as it receives sufficient moisture.
Smaller and tastier than Rubus idaeus.
One of the foods enjoyed by songbirds, game birds and large and small mammals. (Lady Bird Johnson & USDA PLANTS)
Fruit - raw or cooked in pies, preserves etc. (F. Chittendon.)
Young shoots - harvested as they emerge through the ground in the spring, peeled and eaten raw or cooked like asparagus. (Harrington. H. D.)
The leaves and twigs are used as a tea substitute. (Yanovsky. E.)
A purple to dull blue dye is obtained from the fruit. (Grae. I.)
Traditional Medical Information: A tea was made from the roots and leaves in treatment of diarrhea, a tonic for the uterus in pregnancy, and child birthing aid. Considered effective in relieving painful cramps from menstruation. (Plants for a Future)
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