They have a sweet, non-descript mealy flavor and are very seedy. The berries are edible, but they’re not that remarkable. You’ll see a whorl of 4-6 leaves at the top of the plant with the flowers and later the red berries clustered on a stem in the center. This relative of the dogwood, only grows 10-20 cm tall. Often you’ll find a large grouping of bunchberries. These are called bunchberries, so called because of the tell tale bunch of berries you’ll find clustered together in the center of the plant. spruce, fir & pine) you’ll come across a common ground covering of bunched berries or little white flowers (early summer).
When you head into forested areas, especially where there are conifers (eg. In May/June you can see the tiny white flowers along the side of hiking trails throughout Manitoba.
They are tiny versions of the strawberries you get at the store, but oh so much more flavourful. These are one of the first red berries you can find in the wild. Remember if in doubt – do not eat! Wild Strawberry – Edible I hope these photos and brief descriptions will allow you to narrow down your options so you can google and research your find more carefully. It is not intended to be conclusive and complete information on what berry or fruit you’ve stumbled upon and whether or not you should eat it.
This article is intended to be a starting point for your investigation into red berries you may find in your travels.
These are my casual observations provided in everyday language. But I am not a botantist, biologist or plant scientist. I’ve been fortunate to have many teachers and many opportunities to learn about wild edibles. I am a outdoor plant enthusiast who enjoys foraging for food. We know that sometimes, you want to add an extra something to your ice cream treat.How many of these red berries do you recognize?Īlso Read: Grapes or Virginia Creeper – How to Tell them Apart, How to Harvest Stinging Nettle, Backcountry Trail Food Red Button Vintage Creamery – Sundae Inspiration
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