Rubus nivalis


Rubus nivalis, commonly known as snow raspberry, is a species of flowering plant in the rose family. It is native to northwestern North America.

Description

Rubus nivalis is a small, prickly shrub up to tall, with stems creeping along the ground. The leaves are evergreen, long, either simple or with three lobes, rarely divided into three leaflets.
Blooming from June to September, the flowers are pink or magenta, with five petals. The fruit is a red berry with 3–10 drupelets.

Distribution and habitat

It is native to British Columbia, Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and far northern California. It grows in shaded forests and moist soil.

Uses

The berry is edible.