Salal

Gaultheria shallon

fruit

Juicy midnight-blue berries tasting of blueberry, dried into cakes by the coastal peoples.

Origin

Pacific coast of North America

Where to find it

In the undergrowth of coastal forests, from Alaska to California; it is picked in August along the trails of Vancouver Island.

Season (United States)

August to September · grows in your region

Preparation

Once fully black, the berries are eaten raw, whole, with their tiny seeds.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Pectins · Anthocyanins · Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

Its cut leaves are sold to florists all over the world.