Dewberry is a trailing, semi-evergreen bramble of the southeastern United States, hugging the ground rather than forming upright canes like most blackberries. Its berries ripen very early in spring, making them one of the first wild fruits available each season and an important early food source for wildlife. The stems are armed with stiff, recurved prickles and the leaves persist through mild winters. Dewberry is common in open pinelands, roadsides, and sandy soils throughout the coastal plain.
Best time to see a Dewberry
The best time to see a Dewberry is March–April, when about 62% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 23,560 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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