Mulberries

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Mulberries are a “multiple” fruit like blackberries. All three varieties—black, red and white—can be found in the U.S., but only the red is native to North America. If wildharvesting mulberries, be sure to learn from an experienced forager how to recognize edible plants.

Black mulberries come ripe anywhere from May through August and have the most flavor, though red mulberries are more common in Wisconsin and come ripe in late spring like most Wisconsin berries. Avoid bruised or “bleeding” berries.

Nutrition: As a dark colored fruit, mulberries are a good source of vitamin C and other antioxidants which, when eaten regularly, can help reduce inflammation, control diabetes, infections, and may have anti-cancer benefits. They are also an excellent source of iron, rare for berries.