salmonberry

[ sam-uhn-ber-ee ]

noun

, plural salm·on·ber·ries.

1. the salmon-colored, edible fruit of the bramble Rubus spectabilis, found on the west coast of North America: similar to a raspberry.
2. the bramble Rubus spectabilis, which bears salmon-colored, edible fruit similar to raspberries: found on the west coast of North America.

salmonberry

/ -brɪ; ˈsæmənbərɪ /

noun

1. a spineless raspberry bush, Rubus spectabilis, of North America, having reddish-purple flowers and large red or yellow edible fruits
2. the fruit of this plant

Word History and Origins

Origin of salmonberry¹

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45; salmon + berry

Word History and Origins

Origin of salmonberry¹

C19: so called from the colour of the berries

Example Sentences

Trillium flowers and salmonberries are the name of the game around here in the spring, while mushrooms grow in abundance in the fall.

From Seattle Times

Within Rubus, you can find lots of other edible options, including blackberries and salmonberries.

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A planting that includes huckleberry, salal and salmonberry provides a range of heights, textures and colors.

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In a garden, she suggests salmonberry, ferns or even squash leaves.

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Succulent, peachy salmonberries and velvety thimbleberry bush fronds flank the entrance to the trail, blanketed in soft shade from the outstretched limbs of towering Western red cedar, Douglas fir and hemlock.

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