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Foraging Partridgeberry

Mitchella repens

Typically in season from August to May, peaking around August to December in the northern hemisphere. Found in Woodland, Woodland edges, Heath & moor. Has toxic lookalikes, so check carefully.

Partridgeberry (Mitchella repens)

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When Partridgeberry is in season

Typical window in the northern hemisphere, peak August to December. The southern hemisphere runs about six months offset, and your own timing depends on local weather, so check your town.

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Where it grows

Partridgeberry is usually found in Woodland, Woodland edges, Heath & moor.

⚠ Look-alikes & safety

Similar species: Bearberry, Wintergreen, Bunchberry. Only forage with a confident ID.

Take Partridgeberry into the field

Open Partridgeberry in the Forage app for its full field guide entry with more photos, key features and toxic lookalikes to check against. Add it to your watchlist and the app pings you the moment it comes into season at your exact spot, worked out from live weather, elevation and billions of occurrence records.

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Partridgeberry: common questions

When is Partridgeberry in season?

Partridgeberry is generally in season from August to May, with its peak around August to December in temperate northern regions. The exact timing shifts with latitude, elevation and each year's weather. Check the Season Finder for your own location.

Where does Partridgeberry grow?

Partridgeberry is usually found in Woodland, Woodland edges, Heath & moor.

Is Partridgeberry safe to forage?

Similar species: Bearberry, Wintergreen, Bunchberry. 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.

One note before you head out

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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