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Foraging Allegheny Blackberry

Rubus allegheniensis

Typically in season from June to August in the northern hemisphere. Found in Scrub & hedgerows, Disturbed ground, Woodland edges. Has toxic lookalikes, so check carefully.

Allegheny Blackberry (Rubus allegheniensis)

Photo: Doug Goldman. USDA-NRCS-NPDT United States, NY, Tompkins Co., Dryden. · Public domain

When Allegheny Blackberry is in season

Typical window in the northern hemisphere, peak June to August. 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

Allegheny Blackberry is usually found in Scrub & hedgerows, Disturbed ground, Woodland edges.

⚠ Look-alikes & safety

Toxic look-alikes: American pokeweed, Black raspberry, Northern dewberry. Only forage with a confident ID.

Take Allegheny Blackberry into the field

Open Allegheny Blackberry 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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Allegheny Blackberry: common questions

When is Allegheny Blackberry in season?

Allegheny Blackberry is generally in season from June to August 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 Allegheny Blackberry grow?

Allegheny Blackberry is usually found in Scrub & hedgerows, Disturbed ground, Woodland edges.

Is Allegheny Blackberry safe to forage?

Toxic look-alikes: American pokeweed, Black raspberry, Northern dewberry. 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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