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Bursaria spinosa
Typically in season from July to March, peaking around July to October in the northern hemisphere. Found in Scrub & hedgerows, Woodland edges. Has toxic lookalikes, so check carefully.
Photo: (c) James K. Douch, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by James K. Douch · iNaturalist
Typical window in the northern hemisphere, peak July to October. The southern hemisphere runs about six months offset, and your own timing depends on local weather, so check your town.
Blackthorn is usually found in Scrub & hedgerows, Woodland edges.
Similar species: African boxthorn, common hawthorn. Only forage with a confident ID.
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Blackthorn is generally in season from July to March, with its peak around July to October in temperate northern regions. The exact timing shifts with latitude, elevation and each year's weather. Check the Season Finder for your own location.
Blackthorn is usually found in Scrub & hedgerows, Woodland edges.
Similar species: African boxthorn, common hawthorn. Only forage with a confident ID. Never eat any wild plant, berry, nut or mushroom unless you are completely certain of the identification. Check every find against a reliable field guide, and when in doubt, don't.
Forage helps you discover and identify wild plants, but identification is never 100% certain. Many edible plants have toxic lookalikes. Never eat anything you find based only on what this app tells you. Always confirm with a field guide, an experienced forager or a local expert. The season score tells you where to look, too: it’s not a guarantee. Mind conservation law and property rights as well.
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