Berries of the Boundary Waters

Uncommon vine growing fruit

Source for potassium, calcium, vitamin A, vitamin b, and vitamin c

Loved by birds and deer, wild grapes can often be bitter, but are nice for jellies and as a mix in pies.

Spring leaves can be used to ad a light acidic flavor to cooking.

Shrub growing 8 feet, actually related to the Elderberry, rather than to the Cranberry.

Loved by moose, deer, bear, fox, squirrels, chipmunks and many birds.

Rich in vitamin C, and wonderful in jelly.

Shrub berry with large maple like leaves 4-8" across.  Beautiful white blossom.

Found mid-July through late August.

Tender berries tart to sweet and make excellent jam.

Blueberry

Serviceberry (Sugar Plum)

Currant

Dewberry

Strawberry

Gooseberry

Upland Cranberry