Botanical name: Rubus fruticosus
Common names: Blackberry, bramble
Characteristics
- Thorny fruiting shrub of the rose family
- Grows in a variety of habitats (woodlands, hedgerows, gardens, scrubland, cliffs,
gardens, etc) - Dense bushes provide protection for nesting birds and habitat for small animals
- White or pinkish flowers appear between May and September
- Blackberries throughout the autumn
- Great for wildlife: Flowers are a rich source of nectar for butterflies; Blackberries are loved by birds; hedges provide hiding places for hedgehogs and dormice
Dying Properties
- Colour: Bright purple (deep dusky blue with iron mordant)
- Parts used/Foraging Season: Berries in late summer-autumn
Location
Smallholding end Poet’s path
