Eventually in late summer early fall [our seasons...not like the northern 1/2 of USA] the blossoms become beautiful magenta-colored berries like seen below!
Photo taken of the same bush in November of last year...
Before you ask in the comments, I'll tell you now...it's called American Beautyberry Bush Then, you might ask:
Can humans eat beautyberry?
Beautyberry serves as a crucial food source for many wild species, particularly birds and deer. The berries are also edible to humans, although should be consumed in small amounts. Raw berries are edible, but generally are used to make jellies and wines.
Feb 15, 2019.
Thanks for the pictures and education, but it's your title that brought warm memories. That was long time ago!
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DeleteThe beauty berry bush is one of my favorites! Love those gorgeous purple berries!
ReplyDeleteAnni, I love the comparison photos! The color of those berries is beautiful! And I love your post title. I used to watch "What's My Line" when it was on television in the 50's-60's. In fact, sometimes I'll watch older episodes I find on YouTube.
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Our generation remembers!!! 😊
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ReplyDeleteI have seen the Beautyberry, the berries are a beautiful color. Take care, have a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend.
Beautiful color indeed!
DeleteLovely images! We have the same/similar bushes here and the birds love them. The problem is when they sit in the trees above our cars and we have a mess to clean up to protect the car paint! But, hey, the birds are so happy!
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DeleteI have never seen them in PA but they were common in SC. Lovely colors. I'll bet they would make nice dyes!
ReplyDeleteOoooh, a pretty colored dye for sure!
Deletewe have these all over our town, at the museums and parks and preserves. I never eat anything off of a bush even is the internet says I can, if they taste as good as they look, it might be hard to only eat a few... one of the uses is making dye with them
ReplyDeleteTongs, thank you for the word, I knew it but it would not pop in my 8 ball brain thus thingy is what I use when that happens. those tongs are handy for reaching things
DeleteTruly a perfect name for that bush!! Beautyberry. There is a serviceberry now I must google it to see the difference.
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MS...you're welcome
DeleteC...I've heard of service berries
DeleteMS...I imagine you have the same birds (and more( that we di
DeleteFrom Now On, Every Glass Is A Beauty Berry - Here's To More Beauty
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DeleteWas slow getting your title but Ron cleared that up for me. Been a while:) Lovely bush and glad it provides for the wildlife. Think I would think twice about trying it myself.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't try, ever
DeleteVery pretty!
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DeleteYes, I have seen this once, and it is glorious and so unlike other berries. The pastels are stunning! Your first photo looks like it is growing caterpillars!
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DeleteP.S. Granddaughter did not make it to State. She had predicted as much, so wasn't upset. Thanks so much for your interest!
ReplyDeleteAs long as she is satisfied, that is most important.
DeleteI keep commenting on the berry bush, but it will never post!!
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Deletegorgeous pastels, I have seen them once. The first photo looks like it is growing caterpillars!
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DeleteI love that second shot...too pretty to eat almost.
ReplyDeleteIt looks appetizing - maybe
DeleteWhat a pretty bush - in all seasons! I've never heard of it before.
ReplyDeleteFirst time I saw it was Texas
DeleteInteresting! Don't think I've ever seen it before.
ReplyDeleteI think it's southern.
DeleteI love that name Beautyberry!! I'm going to see ifI can find some Beauty Berry Wine!!
ReplyDeletePS....I found lots of recipes!!
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DeleteHope you try making some, someday
DeleteBeautyberry what a delightful name. I have never seen this before...I'll bet Linda Chapman will be making some "wine" soon.
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I hope shae finds the berries and makes some
DeleteI love seeing that beautiful bush, and reading about it too. It truly is a beauty.
ReplyDeleteIt's very pretty when full of berries
DeleteThose berries are so pretty.
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DeleteI've never heard of beautyberries before.
ReplyDeleteI think it looks nicer in the second shot.
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DeleteI haven't either heard of Beauty Berries.
ReplyDeleteCoffee is on and stay safe
It must be just in the south!
DeleteBeautiful name...beautiful bush.... We (obviously) don't have them here. Now I am distracted trying once again to think of something that grows "here" that doesn't grow "there." ~Robin~
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DeleteBeautyBerries are very lovely. I'd be tempted to bring in a branch just to enjoy it close-up.
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DeleteWe have them in our area but I have never seen it with flowers before, only with the berries.
ReplyDeleteProbably early Spring in your area?
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