About Rubus nivalis Douglas ex Hook.
Rubus nivalis (scientific name: Rubus nivalis Douglas ex Hook.) is a small prickly shrub that grows up to 15 centimetres (6 inches) tall, with stems that creep along the ground. Its leaves are evergreen, reaching 6.5 centimetres (2 1/2 inches) long. Each leaf is either simple or has three lobes, and is rarely divided into three separate leaflets. This species blooms from June to September; its flowers are pink or magenta, and each has five petals. The fruit it produces is a red berry containing 3 to 10 drupelets. It is native to British Columbia, Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and far northern California, and grows in shaded forests with moist soil. The berry of Rubus nivalis is edible.
