Thimbleberry

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Janjandarling
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Thimbleberry

Post by Janjandarling » July 9th, 2023, 1:49 pm

Do thimbleberries, before developing into individual fruits, form an enclosed elongated pod on the stem? Observed at Mt Pisgah this morning, partner thought it was a growth stimulated by insect invasion like oak galls. Wish I could post a photo as nothing came up on inaturalist. Thanks for the input!
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Re: Thimbleberry

Post by adamschneider » July 9th, 2023, 2:11 pm

Definitely sounds like a gall. Check gallformers.org for possible culprits: https://www.gallformers.org/host/1026
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Re: Thimbleberry

Post by Aimless » July 9th, 2023, 2:39 pm

By the way, the answer to your question was no, they don't form pods as part of their fruiting process.
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