Blackcap

Blackcap (Rubus leucodermis), also called western raspberry, is a broadleaf shrub in the Rosaceae family native to western North America from Alaska to California, east to Utah and Montana. It reaches 6 ft tall with medium growth and produces white to pink flowers 2-3 cm across, solitary or in small clusters. It occurs in fields and on open to wooded hills.

Blackcap is hardy in zones 5a-8b and tolerates full sun to shade with moist soil (pH 4.5-8.5) and moderate water. Thirty-two diseases and 12 pests are documented. The fruit has a high edibility rating (4/5) and is gathered for fresh eating and preserves.