{"product_id":"semences-ronce-odorante","title":"Akène Seeds - Thimbleberry","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#shopify-section-template--15422973542651__1637951897fd6781f7\"\u003eFor successful sowing,\u003cbr\u003esee the growing notes at the bottom of the page!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal;\"\u003eThe fragrant thimbleberry (\u003cem\u003eRubus\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eodoratus\u003c\/em\u003e) is a vigorous shrub, perfect for beds due to its beautiful pink flowers that appear throughout the summer. Its large green leaves, reminiscent of maple, add an interesting texture to the garden. Highly attractive to pollinators, this plant offers an essential rendezvous for bees and other insects thanks to its abundant nectar and pollen. In addition to attracting various pollinators, it is also a host plant for several butterflies, notably the spotted apatelodes, the broken-dash cutworm, and the ruby tiger moth. Its red fruits, similar to raspberries, can be eaten raw or made into jelly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal;\"\u003eFurthermore, native thimbleberries (\u003cem\u003eRubus\u003c\/em\u003e spp.) are recognized as \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri,Arial; font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/akene.ca\/blogs\/publications\/les-plantes-cle-de-voute-des-piliers-essentiels-de-la-biodiversite\" title=\"Keystone plants: essential pillars of biodiversity\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ekeystone plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for biodiversity in many North American ecoregions, as they support a wide diversity of insects and birds that use their flowers, leaves, and small fruits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/akene.ca\/blogs\/publications\/l-index-de-sociabilite-des-plantes-un-outil-essentiel-pour-concevoir-des-amenagements-naturels-durables\" title=\"Plant sociability index\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSociability Index\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: 4\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-843cefeb-7fff-601c-d3c9-dc9beba53eed\"\u003e→\u003c\/b\u003e Indicates the plant's behavior in space and its interactions with other plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedicinal and Culinary Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe leaves and roots of the fragrant thimbleberry are astringent and diuretic. Traditionally, a decoction of its leaves was used to treat mucous membrane conditions, such as sore throats and gastrointestinal irritations, and to stimulate diuresis. The fruits, eaten fresh or cooked, are rich in vitamins and make a delicious addition to jellies, syrups, and pies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEcological Roles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe fragrant thimbleberry plays an important ecological role, particularly in erosion control thanks to its extensive rhizome system, which helps stabilize soils and banks. It provides a food source and habitat for many pollinators, as well as for butterflies that depend on it as a host plant for their larvae. By integrating it into naturalistic gardens or riparian plantings, local biodiversity is supported while contributing to soil stability in erosion-prone areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant thimbleberry seeds must undergo \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/akene.ca\/blogs\/publications\/stratification-froide-des-semences-indigenes\" title=\"Cold stratification of native seeds\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecold stratification\u003c\/a\u003e to ensure germination. See growing notes below for more details.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAkene cannot assume any responsibility regarding the use of plants for therapeutic purposes. Always seek professional advice before using a medicinal or edible plant.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Akène, culture forestière","offers":[{"title":"Envelope","offer_id":49896199422198,"sku":"sku-45130726998267","price":4.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g","offer_id":49896199454966,"sku":"sku-46906351223035","price":14.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5G","offer_id":49896199487734,"sku":"sku-46906351255803","price":52.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/0354\/3286\/files\/ronce-odorante-rubus-odoratus-1.jpg?v=1769564827","url":"https:\/\/jardinierquebec.com\/en\/products\/semences-ronce-odorante","provider":"Jardinier Québec","version":"1.0","type":"link"}