Wild Blackberries

rubus species

from wilkipedia: blackberries are notable for their high nutritional contents of dietary fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, folic acid - a B vitamin, and the essential mineral, manganese. they rank highly among fruits for antioxidant strength, particularly due to their dense contents of polyphenolic compounds, such as ellagic acid, tannins, ellagitannins, quercetin, gallic acid, anthocyanins and cyanidins. the blackberry is at the top of more than 1000 antioxidant foods consumed in the United States.

their numerous, large seeds contain rich amounts of omega-3 (alpha-linolenic acid) and -6 fats (linoleic acid), protein, dietary fiber, carotenoids, ellagitannins and ellagic acid.

my berries cluster black and thick
for rich and poor alike to pick.
i'll tear your dress, and cling, and tease,
and scratch your hand and arms and
knees.
i'll stain your fingers and your face,
and then i'll laugh at your disgrace.
but when the bramble-jelly's made,
you'll find your trouble well repaid.

the song of the blackberry queen
by cicely mary barker

have a great weekend.