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Rubus idaeus subsp. strigosus
ayoskan(Plains Cree)
Native Alberta raspberry — parent species of commercial red raspberries (along with the European subspecies). Thorny canes 1–2 m tall, white flowers, and the familiar red raspberry in late summer. Colonizes disturbed ground, forest edges, and burn sites vigorously via rhizomes. Fruit flavour rivals any cultivated berry.
Quick Facts
Distribution
Province-wide, Zone 1
Light
Full sun to part shade
Bloom Time
June; harvest July–Aug
Soil
Adaptable — prefers moist, well-drained loam
Water
Moderate
Growing & Cultivation
Propagation
Rhizome suckers (dig and transplant in spring). Also tip-rooting — arching canes root where they touch soil. Seed after 90 days cold stratification.
Pruning / Splitting
Prune out dead second-year canes in fall; new flowering canes grow each year
Always verify plant identification with multiple sources before consuming any wild plant. This information is for educational purposes only.
