ORIGIN The blackberry is known throughout ancient history. Blackberries have been used in Europe for over 2000 years. They were used for eating, medicinal purposes, and also as hedges to keep out marauders. The leaves were often used to wash wounds to help stop them from excess bleeding. Blackberries grow on bramble trees and fruit in mid to late summer. There are more than 40 species of blackberry. Blackberries were always considered wild and in the early days they were not cultivated. People would travel to where a bush was growing and gather the berries. The common species of blackberry ...
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