Stoneberry (Rubus saxatilis)
Swedish: Stenbär | English: Stone Bramble | Family: Rosaceae
Stoneberry (Rubus saxatilis)
Botanical illustration: Stoneberry (Rubus saxatilis), in Swedish'Stenbär'.
The stoneberry (Rubus saxatilis), Swedish for Stenbär, grows on stony forest floors and rocky slopes around Burträsk.
Their fruits shine a glassy scarlet red in late summer. They usually consist of 1 to 4 coarse-grained stone fruits that taste pleasantly sour and juicy.
Facts & Characteristics
- Scientific Name: Steinbeere
- Category / Order: Pflanzen (Flora)
- Nature, Taiga & Waters of Västerbotten: Nature, Taiga & Waters of Västerbotten
- Native to Northern Sweden: Native to Northern Sweden
Questions & Answers (FAQ)
Do you eat stoneberries in Sweden?
Yes, they are edible and refreshingly tart. They are used to make jellies, juices or delicious accompaniments to game meat.
Why is it called stoneberry?
Because each individual berry contains a relatively large, hard-hearted stone core.