Early Salmonberries (Rubus chamaemorus)
Observation: We started picking salmonberries [cloudberries] after 4th of July. Before the end of the month, some of the salmonberries [cloudberries] are beginning to turn pink and whitish, and are about ready to fall off their stems. Their leaves are also starting to discolor, too. Makes it look like Fall time is just around the corner!
LEO says: LEO Network is hosting in collaboration with USGS an annual survey about berry harvest in Alaska. If you are a berry harvester you are welcome to participate in our LEO Berry Assessment. See also the published report, How are your berries? Perspectives of Alaska’s environmental managers on trends in wild berry abundance. Hupp, J. et al. Published online 2015 Sep 15. doi: 10.3402/ijch.v74.28704
