Cloudberry
Cloudberry (Rubus chamaemorus)
Cloudberry (IPA: /ˈklaʊdbɛri/), also known as bakeapple in Newfoundland and Labrador, knoutberry in England, averin or evron in Scotland, is a rhizomatous herb native to cool temperate, alpine, arctic tundra and boreal forest, producing amber-colored edible fruit similar to the raspberry or blackberry.
Etymology
The name "cloudberry" comes from the Norwegian name for the fruit, "molte", which is derived from the Old Norse "mǫlta", meaning "to soften". This is in reference to the fruit's soft texture when ripe.
Description
The cloudberry plant grows to 10–25 cm high. The leaves alternate between having 5 and 7 soft, handlike lobes on straight, branchless stalks. After pollination, the white (sometimes reddish-tipped) flowers form raspberry-sized berries. Encapsulating between 5 and 25 drupelets, each fruit is initially pale red, ripening into an amber color in early autumn.
Uses
Cloudberries can be used to make jams, juices, tarts, and liqueurs. In Nordic countries, they are often used in traditional dishes and desserts. The fruit is rich in vitamin C and has a high ellagic acid content.
Related Terms
- Rubus: The genus to which the cloudberry belongs.
- Rhizome: A type of plant stem situated either at the soil surface or underground that contains nodes from which roots and other new shoots grow.
- Drupelet: A part of an aggregate fruit that derives from a single ovary within a flower. Raspberries and blackberries are examples of this type of fruit.
- Ellagic Acid: A natural phenol antioxidant found in numerous fruits and vegetables.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cloudberry
- Wikipedia's article - Cloudberry
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