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United States · Texas · Hays| Common Animals Fish Mushrooms Flora |
Rubus pubescens |
June: Fruiting begins, berries start forming.
In indigenous North American traditions, leaves used for compresses on bruises and bites Berries consumed fresh and dried for winter
Trailing plant with fuzzy stems Berries often grow singly but may form small clusters
Found in moist coniferous and mixed forests Grows low, trails along ground, berries often hidden under leaves
Harvesting is tricky due to small size and hidden position Best picked in early morning when cool and firm
Berries are delicate, crush easily — avoid overfilling containers Suitable for fresh eating, drying, and juicing
Berry: Small, red, with sweet-sour flavor
Leaves: Used in teas, mildly astringent effect
Leaves: Used in teas, mildly astringent effect
Canadian Raspberry Syrup (Boiling)
Bright color, pleasant tartness
Bright color, pleasant tartness
1. Crush berries, press out juice.
2. Add 700 g sugar per 1 L juice, boil for 10–15 minutes.
3. Bottle in sterilized containers, store in fridge.
2. Add 700 g sugar per 1 L juice, boil for 10–15 minutes.
3. Bottle in sterilized containers, store in fridge.
Canadian Raspberry Leaf Tea (Infusion)
Light, herbal taste, toning effect
Light, herbal taste, toning effect
1. Brew 1 tsp dried leaves in 200 ml boiling water.
2. Steep for 5–7 minutes, strain.
3. Drink plain or with honey.
2. Steep for 5–7 minutes, strain.
3. Drink plain or with honey.
Raspberry Gel Candies (Reduction and molding)
Healthy treat without preservatives
Healthy treat without preservatives
1. Mix 500 ml raspberry juice with 300 g sugar and 1 tsp agar-agar.
2. Bring to a boil and reduce until slightly thick.
3. Pour into silicone molds and cool.
2. Bring to a boil and reduce until slightly thick.
3. Pour into silicone molds and cool.
Raspberry-Banana Smoothie (Blending)
Refreshing vitamin-rich drink
Refreshing vitamin-rich drink
1. Blend 1 cup raspberries, 1 banana, and 100 ml water.
2. Add honey or ice if desired.
3. Serve chilled.
2. Add honey or ice if desired.
3. Serve chilled.