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Salmonberry

Rubus spectabilis

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Common names

43 names · 29 languages
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Other languages (28)
Dutch
French
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Chinese (Simplified)
  • 美洲大树莓[3]
  • 鮭莓[3]
Chinese (Traditional)
Chinuk Wawa
  • Salmon olillie[3]
Coast Miwok
  • póto-tai?i[3]
Danish
Downriver Halkomelem
  • lileʔəɬp[3]
Estonian
  • kaunis vaarikas[3]
Finnish
  • alaskanvatukka[3]
German
Irish
  • dris álainn[3]
Island Halkomelem
Japanese
  • サーモンベリー[3]
Klallam
  • ʔəlíluʔ[3]
Lithuanian
  • Puošnioji avietė[3]
Norwegian
  • prydbringebær[3]
Polish
  • malina okazała[3]
Portuguese
Russian
  • Малина великолепная[3]
  • Малина славная[3]
Saanich
  • ELILE¸IȽĆ[3]
Secwepemc
  • steq̓wméllp[3]
Slovak
  • ostružina obdivuhodná[3]
Spanish
Squamish
  • yetwánay̓[3]
Swedish
  • prunkhallon[3]
Ukrainian
  • Малина чудова[3]
Welsh
  • Miaren Oren[3]
  • Mieri Oren[3]
  • Mwyaren Oren[3]
Sources & name notes (3)

Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.

[1] Rubus spectabilis — Plant Toolbox common names ↗

NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox; English common names in a United States horticultural reference.

Source records
  • Salmonberry — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(3); heading: Common Name(s):; Rubus spectabilis.
  • Blackberry — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(1); heading: Common Name(s):; Rubus spectabilis.
  • Dewberry — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(2); heading: Common Name(s):; Rubus spectabilis.
  • Salmon Berry — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(4); heading: Common Name(s):; Rubus spectabilis.
[2] Rubus spectabilis — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy. This is a common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • Salmonberry — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 47543; Rubus spectabilis.
  • Prachtframboos — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 47543; Rubus spectabilis.
  • Ronce remarquable — results[0].names[23]; taxon id 47543; Rubus spectabilis.
  • Lachshimbeere — results[0].names[29]; taxon id 47543; Rubus spectabilis.
  • Pracht-Himbeere — results[0].names[7]; taxon id 47543; Rubus spectabilis.
  • Prachthimbeere — results[0].names[9]; taxon id 47543; Rubus spectabilis.
  • Salmon-berry — results[0].names[19]; taxon id 47543; Rubus spectabilis.
  • Zarza del Salmón — results[0].names[20]; taxon id 47543; Rubus spectabilis.
  • Ronce admirable — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 47543; Rubus spectabilis.
  • Ronce élégante — results[0].names[24]; taxon id 47543; Rubus spectabilis.
  • Salmonier remarquable — results[0].names[22]; taxon id 47543; Rubus spectabilis.
  • Californische prachtframboos — results[0].names[31]; taxon id 47543; Rubus spectabilis.
  • Amora-salmão — results[0].names[25]; taxon id 47543; Rubus spectabilis.
[3] Rubus spectabilis — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy; common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • Salmonberry — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 47543; Rubus spectabilis.
  • Prachtframboos — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 47543; Rubus spectabilis.
  • Ronce remarquable — results[0].names[23]; taxon id 47543; Rubus spectabilis.
  • Lachshimbeere — results[0].names[29]; taxon id 47543; Rubus spectabilis.
  • Pracht-Himbeere — results[0].names[7]; taxon id 47543; Rubus spectabilis.
  • Prachthimbeere — results[0].names[9]; taxon id 47543; Rubus spectabilis.
  • Salmon-berry — results[0].names[19]; taxon id 47543; Rubus spectabilis.
  • Zarza del Salmón — results[0].names[20]; taxon id 47543; Rubus spectabilis.
  • Ronce admirable — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 47543; Rubus spectabilis.
  • Ronce élégante — results[0].names[24]; taxon id 47543; Rubus spectabilis.
  • Salmonier remarquable — results[0].names[22]; taxon id 47543; Rubus spectabilis.
  • Californische prachtframboos — results[0].names[31]; taxon id 47543; Rubus spectabilis.
  • Amora-salmão — results[0].names[25]; taxon id 47543; Rubus spectabilis.
  • Laksebær — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 47543; Rubus spectabilis.
  • kaunis vaarikas — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 47543; Rubus spectabilis.
  • prydbringebær — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 47543; Rubus spectabilis.
  • サーモンベリー — results[0].names[8]; taxon id 47543; Rubus spectabilis.
  • 美洲大树莓 — results[0].names[10]; taxon id 47543; Rubus spectabilis.
  • 鮭莓 — results[0].names[11]; taxon id 47543; Rubus spectabilis.
  • 鮭莓 — results[0].names[12]; taxon id 47543; Rubus spectabilis.
  • ELILE¸IȽĆ — results[0].names[13]; taxon id 47543; Rubus spectabilis.
  • Малина великолепная — results[0].names[14]; taxon id 47543; Rubus spectabilis.
  • prunkhallon — results[0].names[15]; taxon id 47543; Rubus spectabilis.
  • Малина славная — results[0].names[16]; taxon id 47543; Rubus spectabilis.
  • ʔəlíluʔ — results[0].names[17]; taxon id 47543; Rubus spectabilis.
  • Puošnioji avietė — results[0].names[18]; taxon id 47543; Rubus spectabilis.
  • Salmon olillie — results[0].names[21]; taxon id 47543; Rubus spectabilis.
  • Miaren Oren — results[0].names[26]; taxon id 47543; Rubus spectabilis.
  • Mieri Oren — results[0].names[27]; taxon id 47543; Rubus spectabilis.
  • Mwyaren Oren — results[0].names[28]; taxon id 47543; Rubus spectabilis.
  • dris álainn — results[0].names[30]; taxon id 47543; Rubus spectabilis.
  • malina okazała — results[0].names[32]; taxon id 47543; Rubus spectabilis.
  • alaskanvatukka — results[0].names[33]; taxon id 47543; Rubus spectabilis.
  • ostružina obdivuhodná — results[0].names[34]; taxon id 47543; Rubus spectabilis.
  • yetwánay̓ — results[0].names[35]; taxon id 47543; Rubus spectabilis.
  • lileʔəɬp — results[0].names[36]; taxon id 47543; Rubus spectabilis.
  • lila'ulhp — results[0].names[37]; taxon id 47543; Rubus spectabilis.
  • póto-tai?i — results[0].names[38]; taxon id 47543; Rubus spectabilis.
  • Малина чудова — results[0].names[39]; taxon id 47543; Rubus spectabilis.
  • steq̓wméllp — results[0].names[40]; taxon id 47543; Rubus spectabilis.
Plant references

Source-backed information

Published observations for this plant. Each reference supports the information beside it.

Botanical family
Rosaceae

Genus-level classification for Rubus; this does not confirm the complete catalogue name.

Sources [1]
Taxonomy
NC State Extension publishes a profile under Rubus spectabilis.

Profile-name match; no accepted-name status is asserted.

Sources [2]
Plant habit
Arching; Erect

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Foliage
Deciduous

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Light
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight); Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day); Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Flowering season
Spring; Summer

NC State Extension profile. Seasons reflect the source region and do not verify the catalogue’s exact flowering months.

Sources [2]
Reported wildlife attraction
Listed as attracting: pollinators.

NC State Extension profile. Broad wildlife categories; this does not establish flower visits by a named bee species or quantify nectar and pollen.

Sources [2]
Native range
Alaska to W. U.S.A.

Explicit native locality records in Kew WCVP v16; introduced and doubtful distributions excluded. Continent conversion follows the documented geographic mapping.

Sources [3]
Catalogue ratings

Who this plant supports

Honey bees

High suitability
Nectar value High
Pollen value High
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Structure

Vegetation layer
Shrub
Size
Small
Dimensions
1.80 m high × 1.00 m wide
Growth rate
Moderate
Lifecycle
Perennial
Foliage
Deciduous

Site conditions

USDA hardiness
4-8
Moisture
Moist
Soil
Sandy, Loamy, Clay
pH
Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Light
Partial shade, Sun

Uses

Edible parts
Fruit, Flowers
Functions
Dye
Edibility
3 out of 5
Medicinal value
2 out of 5

The fruit of this plant can be eaten raw, cooked, or dried. The flesh is juicy and has an excellent taste, ideal for making jam and jelly. The color of the fruit ranges from yellow to red and is about the size of a raspberry. The taste can be somewhat less intense and sometimes slightly bitter, especially in cooler summers. The young shoots of the plant can be peeled and eaten raw or cooked, similar to asparagus. They are harvested in the spring when they are still tender and grow above the ground. The flowers of the plant can be eaten raw, and the leaves are used as a tea substitute.

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Catalogue of Life Rubus — Catalogue of Life COL26.8

    COL26.8 (2026-08-20). Contributing checklist: Synonymic Checklists of the Vascular Plants of the World. This is taxonomic evidence, not an independent ecological study.

    Supports: Botanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Botanical family: NameUsage.tsv line 1903590; ID 643JJ; rank genus; status accepted

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 4.0.

  2. NC State Extension Rubus spectabilis — Plant Toolbox

    NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Growing conditions and seasons reflect its United States horticultural context.

    Supports: TaxonomyPlant habitFoliageLightFlowering seasonReported wildlife attraction
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: Main botanical heading (h1)
    • Plant habit: Habit/Form
    • Foliage: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
    • Light: Light
    • Flowering season: Flower Bloom Time
    • Reported wildlife attraction: Attracts

    Source checked on .

  3. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Rubus spectabilis — Kew WCVP native distribution

    Native distribution and taxonomic treatment from the official WCVP v16 export (4 June 2026). The link opens the corresponding POWO taxon. Source rows are retained in the native-range audit archive.

    Supports: Native range
    Relevant sections
    • Native range: WCVP v16; wcvp_names.csv lines 1442876; wcvp_distribution.csv native locality lines 1538045, 1538046, 1538047, 1538048, 1538049, 1538050

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.