Blackberry (Rubus fruticosus)
Blackberry | Blackthorn / Sloe |
Elder | Burnet Rose |
Deadly Nightshade |
Dog Rose | Holly |
Guelder Rose | Rowan |
Hawthorn | Spindle Tree |
Honeysuckle | Black Bryony |
Sea Buckthorn |
Snowberry |
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The blackberry or bramble should be familiar to everyone. The berries appear from August until October, and are made up of many small drupelets. They're high in vitamin C and vitamin K, and can be freely gathered from almost any hedgerow in Britain. They're delicious microwaved with a little sugar, or can be made into jams, jellies or wines. The leaves are rich in anti-oxidants and can be made into a herbal tea.