Dewberry

Dewberry (Rubus cæsius) is distinguished from the Common Bramble (of which, indeed, many regard it as a mere sub-species) by its weaker and more prostrate glaucous stem, with scattered prickles, but without bristles or glandular hairs, also by the few large drupes, which make up its fruit, and which have a characteristic dew-like bloom, whence the name arises. The fruit is very sweet and agreeable, and makes an excellent wine. The dewberry of North America (R. procumbens), abundant in the forests of Canada, is a delicious fruit, much superior to the British fruit of the same name, and more tart. The plant is of very humble growth, scarcely rising above the ground.