salmonberry

• Ein Beerenstrauch aus dem westlichen Nordamerika, der zur Gattung Rubus gehört; auch die essbare, orange bis gelbe Frucht dieses Strauchs.

A noun referring to a type of berry-producing plant native to North America, known for its orange or yellow berries, with several species including a creeping raspberry and a large erect raspberry.

1. Creeping raspberryC1formal

   A low-growing raspberry plant found in north temperate regions, producing yellow or orange berries.

   Kriechende Himbeere

   • The salmonberry plant crept along the forest floor, its berries bright against the green moss.
   • We found a patch of salmonberries near the riverbank, their yellow-orange color easy to spot.
   • Salmonberries are often used in jams and jellies in northern regions.

   Synonymebakeapplecloudberry

2. White-flowered raspberryC1formalamerican

   A raspberry species native to western North America and northern Mexico, with thimble-shaped orange berries and white flowers.

   Lachsbeere

   • The white-flowered salmonberry blooms in early spring along the Pacific coast.
   • Hikers in the Cascade Mountains often encounter salmonberries with their distinctive thimble shape.
   • The orange berries of this salmonberry variety are a favorite food for local birds.

3. Red-flowered raspberryC1formalamerican

   A large, erect raspberry plant of western North America, known for its large pinkish-orange berries and red flowers.

   Salmonbeere

   • The red-flowered salmonberry can grow over six feet tall in coastal rainforests.
   • Its pinkish-orange berries are larger than those of other raspberry species.
   • Native peoples traditionally harvested salmonberries for food and medicine.