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Arbutus menziesii
Typically in season from May to January, peaking around August to January in the northern hemisphere. Found in Woodland, Scrub & hedgerows. Has toxic lookalikes, so check carefully.
Photo: (c) J Straka, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by J Straka · iNaturalist
Typical window in the northern hemisphere, peak August to January. The southern hemisphere runs about six months offset, and your own timing depends on local weather, so check your town.
Madrone is usually found in Woodland, Scrub & hedgerows.
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Madrone is generally in season from May to January, with its peak around August to January in temperate northern regions. The exact timing shifts with latitude, elevation and each year's weather. Check the Season Finder for your own location.
Madrone is usually found in Woodland, Scrub & hedgerows.
Similar species: Strawberry tree, Texas madrone, Arizona madrone. Only forage with a confident ID. Never eat any wild plant, berry, nut or mushroom unless you are completely certain of the identification. Check every find against a reliable field guide, and when in doubt, don't.
Forage helps you discover and identify wild plants, but identification is never 100% certain. Many edible plants have toxic lookalikes. Never eat anything you find based only on what this app tells you. Always confirm with a field guide, an experienced forager or a local expert. The season score tells you where to look, too: it’s not a guarantee. Mind conservation law and property rights as well.
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Strawberry tree
Texas madrone
Arizona madrone
