Tag: Blackhaw

The blackhaw berry, a small blue-black fruit from the *Viburnum prunifolium* shrub, offers a unique flavor that many describe as a cross between a date and a prune. This wild edible, often overlooked, provides a sweet, nuanced taste for foragers in late autumn.

Over 150 species of Viburnum exist, and while many have edible fruits, some are mildly toxic if consumed raw. The fruit of *Viburnum prunifolium*, commonly known as blackhaw, is edible and has a long history of traditional use by Native Americans and early European settlers.