The taste of summer.., photo by Blondieyooper.

Our feature on blackberries on Absolute Michigan has some blackberry facts courtesy Taste the Local Difference says:

Blackberries are very high in Vitamin C and K and manganese and a good source of Vitamin E, folate, magnesium, potassium, and copper. They have one of the highest levels of the antioxidant antocyanin, which may help fight cancer, aging, and improve vision. Some fun facts:

• Blackberries are also known as “black caps”
• Blackberry tea was considered a cure for dysentery during the Civil War
• The blackberry leaf was used as a hair dye
• Blackberries are one of the easiest fruits to grow

Get more including some tasty blackberry recipes like Blackberry and Peach Buttermilk Cobbler! The article also features another photo by April, who I’m guessing really likes blackberries! She shot these wild Michigan blackberries late last August in the U.P. – check this one out background bigilicious and see more in her Nature (Upper Michigan) slideshow!