Plant Details

Rubus chamaemorus

Cloudberry

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General Information

Scientific name: Rubus chamaemorus
Also known as: Cloudberry

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous, Ground cover
Size: Small
Height: 0.30 m
Width: 1.00 m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: Evergreen

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 2-4
Soil Moisture:
Moist, Wet
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral
Light:
Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Flowers, Fruit, Tea
Edibility:
(4)
Medicinal:
(1)
Features:
Dye

Description

Cranberries are small, sour fruit that can be eaten both raw and cooked. They have a delicious flavor that is similar to baked apples. The fruit is often used in jams, pies, and other dishes due to its sour taste. Cranberries are a good source of vitamin C. The flowers of cranberries can be eaten raw. The fresh or dried leaves of this plant can be used as an alternative for tea.

Harvest Data

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