Thimbleberry

This well known shrub grows nearly everywhere in the country and was noted by Lewis and Clark in 1806 as they explored the Columbia River. The Thimbleberry (Rubus parviflorus) is a member of the rose family and this can be seen in the flower. Who has not tried the raspberry-like fruit of this plant!? They grow along our fence line but these photos are taken at the Tualatin Hills Nature Park (5/30/2013).

 

Ripe berries at Jackson Bottom Wetlands, 6/14/2013