Wild Red Raspberry is a native or naturalized shrub with arching, bristly canes that grows in disturbed areas, old fields, and forest edges across much of North America. Its sweet red berries in July are consumed by an enormous range of wildlife and humans. It is one of the most important food sources for black bears fattening for winter dormancy.
Best time to see a Wild Red Raspberry
The best time to see a Wild Red Raspberry is June–August, when about 66% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 8,933 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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