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Purple-flowering raspberry (Rubus odoratus) is a native perennial with edible berries.
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The purple-flowering raspberry is found at the edge of trails. It can grow in sun to part shade.
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The plant has maple-like leaves and purple rose-like flowers. Canes are thornless, unlike other raspberry species. Flowers appear June-August. Flowers become red raspberries in mid-late summer. The berries are drier and more tart than cultivated raspberries.
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The purple-flowering raspberry is great in jelly, syrup, and muffins.
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Written by Amy Demers, founder of the Connecticut Foraging Club. To learn more about foraging in Connecticut, check out our upcoming classes.