Tag: Dewberry

Historically, various cultures have used the leaves of dewberry plants (a close relative of the blackberry) to produce an herbal tea with medicinal properties. This practice points to a long-standing use of dewberry leaves for purposes beyond their well-known fruit, but is it safe for everyone and what are the appropriate methods?

Did you know that dewberries are often one of the first wild berries to ripen in late spring, appearing weeks before many blackberries? This low-growing, trailing member of the *Rubus* genus is not only edible but also offers a distinct sweet-tart flavor prized by foragers.