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Salal, Gaultheria shallon, Berries. Recently salal berries have been found to be high in tannins and antioxidants. Historically they were very important to the indigenous people. The berries are still used to make jams, jellies and eaten fresh. For much more information, <a href="http://www.bcfoodhistory.ca/salal/" rel="nofollow">http://www.bcfoodhistory.ca/salal/</a> Canada,Gaultheria shallon,Geotagged,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Salal, Gaultheria shallon, Berries.

Recently salal berries have been found to be high in tannins and antioxidants. Historically they were very important to the indigenous people. The berries are still used to make jams, jellies and eaten fresh. For much more information, http://www.bcfoodhistory.ca/salal/

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    Neat! Posted 6 years ago
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      I guess I shouldn’t be surprised but I am at how “hairy” the fruit is. It is a marvellous year for producing these berries. Now, if I could only get enthused about their taste! Posted 6 years ago
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        I think the hairy texture would make them difficult for me to enjoy ;P Posted 6 years ago, modified 6 years ago
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          Yes, a little off putting. I may have to gather my “courage” and try them. I’ll let you know. Posted 6 years ago
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            Yay, go for it! And, I hope you enjoy them! Posted 6 years ago
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              Christine, I did eat some. Perhaps even the ones in the photograph. They were a pleasant surprise. Juicier than I anticipated (because of our recent rains?) and with a definite wild berry taste. Rather seedy and somewhat hard to pick because they were hard to detach from their stems. Maybe they would be better in jams or jellies! Gary Posted 6 years ago
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                Niiceee! You are totally brave, and I'm glad they were a nice surprise. If I ever encounter any, I will be sure to try them <3. Posted 6 years ago

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The Gaultheria shallon

''Gaultheria shallon'' is a leathery-leaved shrub in the heather family, native to western North America. In English, it is known as salal, shallon, or simply gaultheria in Britain.

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Uploaded Jul 9, 2019. Captured Jul 9, 2019 08:06 in 315 Whaletown Rd, Whaletown, BC V0P 1Z0, Canada.
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  • E-M5MarkII
  • f/11.0
  • 1/60s
  • ISO1600
  • 60mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.