Cascara is a native shrub or small tree of moist Pacific Northwest forests whose bark was collected for use as a laxative drug for over a century. It was so heavily harvested that populations are still reduced across much of its range. Its black berries are an important fall food for many birds including band-tailed pigeons and American robins.
Best time to see a Cascara
The best time to see a Cascara is April–July, when about 63% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 5,228 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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