The plant is somewhat weedy; long stems with stiff thorns and widely spaced leaves. It grows to a height of eight feet or more, often forming impenetrable thickets in wetland areas. A very recognizable fruit, it's a favorite with Pacific Northwest hikers.
365Caws is now in its 14th year of publication, and was originally intended to end after 365 days. It has sometimes been difficult for me to find new material, particularly during the winter months, but now as I enter my own twilight years, I cannot guarantee that I will be able to provide daily posts. It is my hope that along the way I may have inspired someone to a greater curiosity about the natural world. If so, I can rest, content in the knowledge that my work here has been done.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Salmonberries In Flower
The plant is somewhat weedy; long stems with stiff thorns and widely spaced leaves. It grows to a height of eight feet or more, often forming impenetrable thickets in wetland areas. A very recognizable fruit, it's a favorite with Pacific Northwest hikers.
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what a pretty thing! and along with hikers, I bet bears like the berries too!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely! These are great "bear fare."
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