Tag: Rubus occidentalis

In the United States, approximately 99% of commercially grown black raspberries originate from Oregon's Willamette Valley. However, this deliciously sweet fruit is also widely recognized by another name: the blackcap, or blackcap raspberry.

Despite their similar appearance and color, a quick glance at their core reveals the most telling difference: when picked, a black raspberry leaves a hollow center, while a blackberry retains its white core. This critical detail confirms that black raspberries are not the same as blackberries, though they belong to the same genus.