Thimbleberry or Rubus parviflorus is another of Westwind’s abundant berry species.
Thimbleberry or Rubus parviflorus is another of Westwind’s abundant berry species.
It’s soft white flowers soon turn to raspberry like fruit with a subtle but sweet flavor. These show up here on the coast in late April and fruit sometimes till mid June.
You can find and enjoy them on one of the many trails here at Westwind. In these pictures the berries are still forming. When ripe they have the color of Red Velvet cake!
