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| Identification |
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Genus
Rubus
Species
chamaemorus
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
cloudberry
avrons
maroshka
Family
ROSACEAE
Specimen number
S2677
Data source
GrUnFr p85
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Herbaceous perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Groundcover
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
10"
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The fruit is a globe shaped drupe ripening from red to amber. It is very juicy with an apricot-scent and flavor. Rubus chamaemorus is typically used in preserves. Cloudberry (sometimes called avrons and maroshka) is most commonly used cooked or fresh.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Dioecious
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Very hardy
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Cooked
Preserves
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Fruit
Description of edible parts
a globe shaped drupe ripening from red to amber
Flavor / texture
very juicy with an apricot-scent and flavor
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Because Rubus chamaemorus is dioecious, both a male and a female of the species are needed for proper pollination. Cloudberry (in some places called avrons and maroshka) probably originates from Northern Europe.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Rubus chamaemorus is an herbaceous perennial.
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