Plant · GBIF taxon 2993761
Salmonberry
Rubus spectabilisAlso known as Salmon Berry
Salmonberry forms dense, arching thickets in moist coastal forests across western North America, featuring distinctive golden-brown bark with scattered prickles. Bright magenta blossom flowers open early in spring, offering crucial early-season nectar to arriving Rufous Hummingbirds. The raspberry-like aggregate fruit ripens from yellow-orange to deep ruby red, providing an essential food source for local birds and mammals.
DeciduousFloweringPacific Northwest
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Photosynthetic
Predators
- American Black Bear
- Cedar Waxwing
- Rufous Hummingbird
ThreatsInvasive species competition, habitat development
HabitatsMoist coastal forests, stream banks, clearings
Life span20–50+ years (perennial root system)
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderRosales
- FamilyRosaceae
- GenusRubus
- SpeciesRubus spectabilis
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Wild berries have toxic look-alikes; never eat based on app identification alone.
Responsible observation
- Spotting Flowers: Look for bright magenta blooms early in spring along shady coastal streams.
- Identifying Stems: Note the golden-brown bark and weak, scattered prickles along woody canes.
- Wildlife Watching: Observe birds visiting thickets for cover and natural forage.
Invasive Competitor (c) Brian Finzel, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Brian Finzel · cc-by-sa
Close Relative (c) Gavin Slater, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Gavin Slater · cc-by
Close Relative no rights reserved, uploaded by Tom Erler · cc0
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