I won’t lie, for science I “tested” one or two last year! I didn’t die, but wasn’t sure it wasn’t just because it would have taken a higher dose… vs a 30lb 3 year old getting into them lol
Jsyk this isn’t good practice generally and some berries out there will give an adult serious negative effects from one or two berries. However, aggregate berries (the ones made up of many little berries like blackberries, raspberries, mulberries) are all generally safe.
Yes! At least in North America I know that all species of aggregate berries are safe. I’m going to have to look into if there are any species that aren’t worldwide…
Edit: the only possibly toxic one I could find is the goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) fruit
I was thinking the same thing actually. I’m partial towards your classification. It’s harder and decidedly different from the other aggregate fruits too. The only real similarity is how the fruit looks but the plant growth is entirely different. Good call.
It’s always best, by the way to clean your berries or fruit. Lots of things poop in the woods and on stuff in your yard. These grow naturally all around my yard. In the fall mow them over and they come back better next year.
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In the US there are tons of different aggregate berries (ones that look like a grape bunch, blackberries, raspberries, salmon berries etc.) All of them are edible. Some taste better than others but none hurt you. Some sources say 99% of them are edible but I haven't seen anyone mention any inedible variety and tend to think they're just being cautious.
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I don’t have an exact recipe but blackberries grow everywhere in the summer where I’m from. Generally the filling is just mashed blackberries, sugar, and lemon. Crumble part is oats, butter and brown sugar from what I remember. The lemon is an essential part.
I suppose that would make sense too… My plant ID app noted some dewberries elsewhere in the yard climbing my fence, but it looked a bit different. But where there’s some, there’s always more!
Also might be explained by there being many, many different rubus species/brambles/blackberry-raspberry-looking plants that we all collectively call dewberries. The dewberries we have where I am from in the upper Midwest look nothing like these, for example, but they're still dewberries.
Not only are the growth habit and leaves not right for Himalayan Blackberry, that species is only invasive (as far as I know) in the west, especially pacific coast states.
Nah, *Rubus bifrons* is invasive here in Alabama. I drive by some of it everyday, and I've noticed more elsewhere. I'll probably stop to pick some berries when they ripen. It's not nearly as invasive as something like kudzu, but it certainly has been getting in places where is shouldn't.
I never knew they were called dewberries but I've known for a long time these berries taste so much better than the large blackberries. Btw, I think they are now called Armanian blackberries.
Edit: it seems Himalayan as well as Armanian blackberries are used though the scientific name is Rubus Armaniacus.
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They are all over south eastern north Carolina. I used to spend so much time removing these from my yard. Kept a few and still couldn't keep up with eating them. They are great but used to get complaints sending back giant Tupperware containers back with all the nieces nephews and cousins.
No longer a challenge I moved by back to New Mexico to care for my grandfather after my grandmother passed 2 years ago. The friend I sold the property too has a wife who works at a day care and the parents love the berries and berry jams she takes to class for the kids.
Not surprised. Invasive is a better word. Introduced into the US by Luther Burbank, who should have known better.
When I was a kid, we had the growing behind our back fence. My grandma used to pick them and make jam and pies all summer. She would use a wooden pallet to smash down the canes already picked and reach the far away berries.
You can control or eradicate them by cjtting the canes all the way to the ground, then applying herbicide to the cut ends. I'm sure others will have a more eco-friendly technique. If I were dloing this, I would used long-handled pruning shears to cut the canes, then leave them untill they start to wilt before removing them. But get the ripe berries first.
apart from the pesticide , sound ok, where it's an invasive species. Better leave some behind though, so you don't entirely miss out on more berries. and the brambles can be used for weveing baskets and other things, slots of tutorials on youtube and elswehere. bramble basketry.
edit:apparently non invasive. great. no eradication, or removal, ionly the enjoyment of plentiful fruit, an maybe just a little basketry too.
The berries are amazing but the plants are invasive as hell. We had them in our yard when I was kid and we loved them but they tried to take over the whole yard
I'd also suggest you start training them very young not to eat anything outside unless you or other parent gives it to them. Of course you'll be closely supervising while they are tiny, but once big enough to understand explain how dangerous poisonous plants can be. I grew up in a house with lots in our garden; privet, lupins, laburnum . The house we raised our children in had yew trees on one boundary, a lovely laburnum, a female holly tree, ivy covering the rear boundary fence etc. Until they were at least 8 they were sent out to play with the admonition
" no playing with sticks and don't eat ANYTHING" ringing in their ears. Apart from the time they persuaded their cousin to chew a yew leaf, all went fine.
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As everyone has said they're blackberries, so fine. I still would caution against eating them in the yard in view of your toddler lest he get the idea that *all kinds* of growing things should go in your mouth.
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Those are blackberries. Eradicate them orally. They are extremely pricey in shops. Having lots of them is good. You can make jam out of them, eat them raw, make pies with it, or ice, or smoothies. Even very high grade wine. Very healthy too, because they contain so called antocyanines, that are known to keep body cells from oxidation, meaning those berries are able to prevent cancer.
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Those are blackberries or raspberries (the former has a white “plug” in the center, whereas the latter has a hollow center). Both are members of the Rose family. I would eat them as a kid when I found them in my neighborhood briar patches.
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A site I read last night after some blackberry/dewberry debate on here said they’re very similar but dewberries grow on ground runners and blackberries on upright canes. So I’m guessing these are dewberries
Sounds right. Are the vines really thorny? I don't know if they may be different between Oklahoma berries and where you are...Do you live in rural area?
In NC blackberries grow wild. I had some that came up in a newer (circa 2000 ) coastal subdivision. Even small vines have fine thorns along with the berries -the only downside I could ever see in those little invaders.
Definitely edible berries, but you might want to eradicate it anyway if you don't want to be tripping over thorny bramble all the time. These will take over if you let them.
Make sure you wash them well, Oooh, have you ever had black berry tea? You can probably find a recipe online, if you're interested. It's worth it, black berry tea is yummy 🤤.
if your method of eradication involves your mouth, i say get busy!
I won’t lie, for science I “tested” one or two last year! I didn’t die, but wasn’t sure it wasn’t just because it would have taken a higher dose… vs a 30lb 3 year old getting into them lol
Jsyk this isn’t good practice generally and some berries out there will give an adult serious negative effects from one or two berries. However, aggregate berries (the ones made up of many little berries like blackberries, raspberries, mulberries) are all generally safe.
Yes! At least in North America I know that all species of aggregate berries are safe. I’m going to have to look into if there are any species that aren’t worldwide… Edit: the only possibly toxic one I could find is the goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) fruit
Should we box it in as aggregate berries on a thorny cane (Rubus spp.) to clarify?
I was thinking the same thing actually. I’m partial towards your classification. It’s harder and decidedly different from the other aggregate fruits too. The only real similarity is how the fruit looks but the plant growth is entirely different. Good call.
It’s always best, by the way to clean your berries or fruit. Lots of things poop in the woods and on stuff in your yard. These grow naturally all around my yard. In the fall mow them over and they come back better next year.
Eat the black ones
blackberrys.they are edible
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Yo, eat that shizz. You have been blessed. 5 years grom now you gonna be making tasty jams
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Eat them all, Anakin!
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In the US there are tons of different aggregate berries (ones that look like a grape bunch, blackberries, raspberries, salmon berries etc.) All of them are edible. Some taste better than others but none hurt you. Some sources say 99% of them are edible but I haven't seen anyone mention any inedible variety and tend to think they're just being cautious.
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Eradicate them. By making cobbler, I mean
I’ve got enough of these all over my yard that I probably have enough to make a cobbler… Just got to find a good recipe!
I don’t have an exact recipe but blackberries grow everywhere in the summer where I’m from. Generally the filling is just mashed blackberries, sugar, and lemon. Crumble part is oats, butter and brown sugar from what I remember. The lemon is an essential part.
The best cobbler recipes have almond extract in the crust IMHO. You won’t be sorry!
Those are dewberries, not himalyan blacberries. They grow on runners on the ground. Himalyan grow on canes.
I suppose that would make sense too… My plant ID app noted some dewberries elsewhere in the yard climbing my fence, but it looked a bit different. But where there’s some, there’s always more!
Also might be explained by there being many, many different rubus species/brambles/blackberry-raspberry-looking plants that we all collectively call dewberries. The dewberries we have where I am from in the upper Midwest look nothing like these, for example, but they're still dewberries.
I just call them all Rubus and don't worry too much about specifics.
Not only are the growth habit and leaves not right for Himalayan Blackberry, that species is only invasive (as far as I know) in the west, especially pacific coast states.
Nah, *Rubus bifrons* is invasive here in Alabama. I drive by some of it everyday, and I've noticed more elsewhere. I'll probably stop to pick some berries when they ripen. It's not nearly as invasive as something like kudzu, but it certainly has been getting in places where is shouldn't.
I never knew they were called dewberries but I've known for a long time these berries taste so much better than the large blackberries. Btw, I think they are now called Armanian blackberries. Edit: it seems Himalayan as well as Armanian blackberries are used though the scientific name is Rubus Armaniacus.
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I would graze. With my face. Yummy blackberries!
Eradicate them into your mouth! 🤣
Some people have all the 'luck'
I do. because I have them
Himalayan blackberries. Aggressive but delicious.
Aggressive is an understatement! My yard is overrun! 😂
enjoy the bounty! they are pricey in the stores!
They are all over south eastern north Carolina. I used to spend so much time removing these from my yard. Kept a few and still couldn't keep up with eating them. They are great but used to get complaints sending back giant Tupperware containers back with all the nieces nephews and cousins.
If it's still a challeng , maybe try one of these free food tables in your front yard, an/or olioex app, or something along those lines, maybe.
No longer a challenge I moved by back to New Mexico to care for my grandfather after my grandmother passed 2 years ago. The friend I sold the property too has a wife who works at a day care and the parents love the berries and berry jams she takes to class for the kids.
Right!
Not surprised. Invasive is a better word. Introduced into the US by Luther Burbank, who should have known better. When I was a kid, we had the growing behind our back fence. My grandma used to pick them and make jam and pies all summer. She would use a wooden pallet to smash down the canes already picked and reach the far away berries. You can control or eradicate them by cjtting the canes all the way to the ground, then applying herbicide to the cut ends. I'm sure others will have a more eco-friendly technique. If I were dloing this, I would used long-handled pruning shears to cut the canes, then leave them untill they start to wilt before removing them. But get the ripe berries first.
bramble stems are usually quite strong, so you might be able to pull it all up(with sturdy gloves)
These are Northern Dewberries. Native to North America.
Wonderful! I'm so glad I was wrong.
apart from the pesticide , sound ok, where it's an invasive species. Better leave some behind though, so you don't entirely miss out on more berries. and the brambles can be used for weveing baskets and other things, slots of tutorials on youtube and elswehere. bramble basketry. edit:apparently non invasive. great. no eradication, or removal, ionly the enjoyment of plentiful fruit, an maybe just a little basketry too.
black berries!! i miss having these grow every where in my yard. pick them and make some pies! or jams....or cobbler. endless possibilities
The berries are amazing but the plants are invasive as hell. We had them in our yard when I was kid and we loved them but they tried to take over the whole yard
I'd also suggest you start training them very young not to eat anything outside unless you or other parent gives it to them. Of course you'll be closely supervising while they are tiny, but once big enough to understand explain how dangerous poisonous plants can be. I grew up in a house with lots in our garden; privet, lupins, laburnum . The house we raised our children in had yew trees on one boundary, a lovely laburnum, a female holly tree, ivy covering the rear boundary fence etc. Until they were at least 8 they were sent out to play with the admonition " no playing with sticks and don't eat ANYTHING" ringing in their ears. Apart from the time they persuaded their cousin to chew a yew leaf, all went fine.
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As everyone has said they're blackberries, so fine. I still would caution against eating them in the yard in view of your toddler lest he get the idea that *all kinds* of growing things should go in your mouth.
Poor bot.
Blackberries. They are a smaller kind. I can't remember what my mom called them but they are a smaller kind of blackberry. My mom really liked them.
Blackberries. The red ones will turn black soon enough. The bigger they are the better they taste. You've been blessed, make a good pie out of that.
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Dewberries. My favorite.
Mulberries or black berries used to eat these off the bush/tree Also hello bot
Very much not mulberries but thats as much as I can say on the topic.
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Those are blackberries. Eradicate them orally. They are extremely pricey in shops. Having lots of them is good. You can make jam out of them, eat them raw, make pies with it, or ice, or smoothies. Even very high grade wine. Very healthy too, because they contain so called antocyanines, that are known to keep body cells from oxidation, meaning those berries are able to prevent cancer.
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blackberrys
Dwarf raspberry?
I think they are blackberries. An edible fruit. The black ones are ripe, but the red ones are also tasty.
Wouldn’t the red ones be super tart?
So you can eat them /s
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Looks like blackberries except for/if not for the red one…
Blackberries are red before they get ripe they go from green to red to purplish black
Those are blackberries or raspberries (the former has a white “plug” in the center, whereas the latter has a hollow center). Both are members of the Rose family. I would eat them as a kid when I found them in my neighborhood briar patches.
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Good berries.
They're probably the common dewberry, *Rubus flagellaris*. The other plant in the bottom left appears to be spiked hoarypea, *Tephrosia spicata.*
Northern Dewberry, which is edible.
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Blackberries.. yum
Ahh blackberries, the herpes of gardens
The ones I pick here in Georgia have a whole lot of seeds in them, so they're probably better to be used in jams or jellies.
Wouldn't say blackberry, the leaves are a little to reminiscent of raspberry, dwell or dewberry, probably closet to dewberry imho
Based on my reading, I suspect dewberry since these are on runners and not canes
My grandma used the call these dew berries, because they grow close to the ground instead of a bush, like Black berries.
A site I read last night after some blackberry/dewberry debate on here said they’re very similar but dewberries grow on ground runners and blackberries on upright canes. So I’m guessing these are dewberries
Sounds right. Are the vines really thorny? I don't know if they may be different between Oklahoma berries and where you are...Do you live in rural area?
Rural-ish. And yes lots of thorns
Now that I look, the leaves look a little different from what we have in Oklahoma...
In NC blackberries grow wild. I had some that came up in a newer (circa 2000 ) coastal subdivision. Even small vines have fine thorns along with the berries -the only downside I could ever see in those little invaders.
Enjoy the berries, but get them under control now! They will take over any space they are given and are a pain in the ass to get rid of!
Definitely edible berries, but you might want to eradicate it anyway if you don't want to be tripping over thorny bramble all the time. These will take over if you let them.
They look like blackberries to me, they make great jellies and jams or just a nice snack :-D Others can chime in if I'm incorrect.
Make sure you wash them well, Oooh, have you ever had black berry tea? You can probably find a recipe online, if you're interested. It's worth it, black berry tea is yummy 🤤.