Thimbleberry

Rubus parviflorus — Rosaceae

Italiano: Thimbleberry — Thimbleberry

Description

Thimbleberry (Rubus parviflorus) belongs to the Rosaceae family and is native to NAmerica. It thrives in Moist forests, Mountain streamsides environments across regions including Western USA, Canada, Pacific NW, Rocky Mountains. Botanically, Thimbleberry is large flat soft red berry. Leaves for tea. Pacific Northwest.. It is also known locally as Thimbleberry. The edible parts include Berries, Leaves. With an edibility rating of 7/10, it ranks as a good wild food source. Harvesting is best done during August, July and September. Nutritionally, Thimbleberry stands out for its Vitamin K (20.0mg, 17% DV), Vitamin C (15.0mg, 17% DV) and Folate (25.0mg, 6% DV). It also provides 1.2g protein and 5.3g dietary fiber per 100g serving. In the kitchen, Thimbleberry offers a Sweet delicate flavor profile. Raw leaves tea. Common culinary applications include raw, leaf tea. Popular preparations include Thimbleberry raw, Thimbleberry jam, Fresh berry compote, Wild berry jam. For storage, fresh 2d. Safety note: No toxicity. Antinutrient content is light tannins. Safe lookalike species include Raspberry. Always verify identification with at least three independent botanical sources before consumption.

🌿 Foraging Tips

Where to find: Grows in Moist forests, Mountain streamsides across Western USA, Canada, Pacific NW, Rocky Mountains.

🍳 Recipe: Thimbleberry raw

Preparation method: Raw leaves tea
Flavor profile: Sweet delicate
Edible parts: Berries, Leaves

This is one of the traditional ways to prepare this wild edible plant. Always ensure proper plant identification before cooking.

When to harvest: Best months: Jul, Aug, Sep.
Lookalike (safe): Raspberry
⚠️ Lookalike (toxic): No poisonous berry
Tip: Always verify identification with multiple sources before consuming any wild plant. When in doubt, do not eat it.

Edibility

7/10
Toxicity: No toxicity
Antinutrients: Light tannins
Safe lookalikes: Raspberry
Dangerous: No poisonous berry

Harvest Calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Edible parts: Berries, Leaves
Preparation: Raw leaves tea
Flavor: Sweet delicate

Nutrition (per 100g)

Protein: 1.2g
Fat: 0.7g
Fiber: 5.3g
Vitamin C: 15.0mg (16%DV)
Vitamin A: 22mcg (2%DV)
Vitamin E: 0.9mg (6%DV)
Vitamin K: 20mcg (16%DV)
Folate (B9): 25mcg (6%DV)
Calcium: 20.0mg (1%DV)
Iron: 0.5mg (2%DV)
Magnesium: 22mg (5%DV)
Potassium: 162mg (3%DV)
Zinc: 0.5mg (4%DV)

Culinary Uses: raw, leaf tea Storage: Fresh 2d

Recipes

  • Thimbleberry raw
  • Thimbleberry jam
  • Fresh berry compote
  • Wild berry jam
  • Berry syrup for pancakes
  • Wild Thimbleberry salad
  • Foraged Thimbleberry pesto
  • Roasted Thimbleberry

Where It Grows

Continent: NAmerica
Regions: Western USA, Canada, Pacific NW, Rocky Mountains
Habitat: Moist forests, Mountain streamsides
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Important: Always verify plant identification before consumption. This content is for informational purposes only. Consult reliable sources and experts before eating any wild plant. Improper identification can be dangerous.

Related Plants

🌿 American Bladdernut🌿 Black-eyed Susan🌿 Bunchberry

Sources & References

Kew Plants of the World USDA PLANTS Wikipedia (EN)