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What kind of berry? #757525

Asked June 21, 2021, 3:44 PM EDT

I found this on the edge of my apartment parking lot; are these edible? What are they? Details please?

Olmsted County Minnesota

Expert Response

May we have better photos of the leaves please.

Barbara, Anoka County MG, TCA Replied June 21, 2021, 5:42 PM EDT

Re: #0027456

These are the best pics I have of the leaves; I thought they might be blackberries but I don't want to assume.


Gwen

The Question Asker Replied June 21, 2021, 6:18 PM EDT

We believe it is a mulberry.  Possibly planted by birds.  https://www.minnesotawildflowers.info/tree/red-mulberry 

Barbara, Anoka County MG, TCA Replied June 22, 2021, 9:03 PM EDT
So, are these SAFE TO EAT? I'm learning to make jams, & my Beloved KY grandmother would be REALLY PROUD if I can!

Gwendolyn Cameron 

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The Question Asker Replied June 22, 2021, 10:03 PM EDT

We won't recommend eating these berries.  It is possible they are not mulberries but a look alike plant.  It is also possible, given the location, they have been sprayed with an insecticide or herbicide of some sort.  They may have been contanimated  by products used on the parking lot.  Making jam/jelly is a fun project but stick to purchasing the fruit from a store or farmer's market.  

Barbara, Anoka County MG, TCA Replied June 23, 2021, 4:07 PM EDT

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