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NAME: Sawtooth Blackberry
LATIN NAME / FAMILY: Rubus argutus and Rubus allegheniensis
OTHER COMMON NAME(S): Highbush blackberry
CONDITIONS:
sun-partial shade
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RAW/COOK |
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PORTION: small-medium
COMMENT: Fruit - raw or cooked. Variable in size and quality but generally with rather large and juicy drupelets.(1) Differ from other rubus: Canes are bald and ridged like celery, fruit has hollow core.
CAUTION:
NUTRITION/MEDICINAL: Antihaemorrhoidal; Antirheumatic; Astringent; Stimulant; Tonic. The roots are antihaemorrhoidal, antirheumatic, astringent, stimulant and tonic. An infusion can be used in the treatment of venereal disease and as a wash in the treatment of piles. An infusion of the roots or leaves can be used in the treatment of diarrhoea and rheumatism.(1)
· https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-1076/blackberry
· https://draxe.com/health-benefits-blackberries
LOOK-A-LIKES:
POISONOUS LOOK-A-LIKES:
OTHER USES: Dye. A purple to dull blue dye is obtained from the fruit.(1)
SOURCE LINKS (may include nutritional and medicinal info, plus other uses):
- https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Rubus+argutus
- http://www.eattheweeds.com/blackberries-a-foragers-companion
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackberry (genus)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubus_argutus (species) - http://www.foragingtexas.com/2008/08/blackberry.html (good photos)
- https://plighttofreedom.com/common-blackberry