The Living Forest (60) : Blackberries

More and more Blackberries are getting ripe in the forest at this present time.
The soft and juicy fruits are popular for use in desserts, jams and sometimes wine or liqueur.

Evidence from archeological excavations suggests that Blackberries have been consumed by humans since thousands of years.

Dutch name : Gewone Braam
German name : Brombeere
Latin name : Rubus fruticosus

Blackberry blossoms can be seen in the shot below
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