"For those who live in Seattle or who may be visiting, the University of Washington Arboretum is home to wild salmonberry plants that grow along the creek and in other moist areas. They also grow along the 20-mile stretch of the Burke-Gilman Trail. Carkeek Park, the Discovery Park Loop Trail, and Ravenna Park are all places where the berries grow naturally. In general, salmonberries can be picked when they are ripe from May through July, typically in moist areas near ponds and streams."
"Salmonberry fruits resemble raspberries at first glance, though they do not achieve that same red color. Instead, salmonberries are typically yellow, orange, and pink. Because the fruit is not cultivated, you'll need to forage if you want to try them for yourself. Salmonberries have long been used in the cuisine of Indigenous people along the Pacific Coast and up to Alaska. One theory on how the berries got their name is because they look like salmon roe."
Wild salmonberries grow in moist urban sites in Seattle, including the University of Washington Arboretum, the Burke-Gilman Trail, Carkeek Park, the Discovery Park Loop Trail, and Ravenna Park. The berries ripen from May through July and are typically found near creeks, ponds, and other damp areas. Salmonberries resemble raspberries but are usually yellow, orange, or pink rather than red. Indigenous peoples along the Pacific Coast and up to Alaska have long used salmonberries in their cuisine. Young salmonberry shoots can be eaten raw or steamed, and the berries were traditionally enjoyed alongside salmon.
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