Rubus idaeus (Raspberry, Red Raspberry) [Home] | [Books] | [Links] | [Message Board] Click photo to enlarge More Photos: Habitat: Dry rocky slopes. Foothills to Montane. Edibility: Edible Color: Red Description: Edible berries usually fruiting in August and September. You can find steep hillsides covered with them. They are one of the easiest edible berries to identify. The berries can be used to make jams and jellies. Medicinal Teas can also be made from the leaves of the raspberry plant. Raspberries are high in vitamin C. Raspberries can also help prevent gum disease. Related Species: Wood Strawberry