Cloudberry facts for kids
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A cloudberry is a special type of fruit that grows in cold places. It comes from a plant called Rubus chamaemorus. This plant is a herb found in chilly areas like mountains (alpine), treeless plains (tundra), and northern forests (boreal forests). The fruit looks like a raspberry or blackberry but is a beautiful amber (golden-yellow) color. Cloudberries are safe and tasty to eat!
People really love cloudberries, especially in countries like Norway and Finland. But they are mostly found growing wild, not on farms. This makes them a special treat!
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What Cloudberries Look Like and Taste Like
When cloudberries are ripe, they are golden-yellow. They are soft and very juicy. These berries are full of vitamin C, which is good for you!
If you eat them fresh, cloudberries have a unique tart (a bit sour) taste. When they get very ripe, they become creamy, almost like yogurt. They also taste sweeter then.
How People Use Cloudberries
Cloudberries are often made into jams, juices, and tasty tarts. They are also used to make special drinks called liqueurs. These berries are very popular in countries like Scandinavia.
How Cloudberry Plants Grow
The cloudberry plant spreads in two main ways. Birds and other animals help spread its seeds. Also, the plant has underground stems called rhizomes. These rhizomes grow and spread, creating large patches of berry plants.
Images for kids
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Male flower
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Ripe cloudberries
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Unripe cloudberry
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Cloudberry jam
See also
In Spanish: Mora de los pantanos para niños
