It is found throughout the eastern United States and Canada. It can most often be found along the margins of woodlands, streambeds, clearings, roadsides, and abandoned fields. The plant forms a subshrub to about 2 meters high. When ripe, the berries are juicy, separate easily from their stalk, and are very popular among birds and other wildlife.
Black raspberries make a fragrant, subtle wine.
It can be made dry or sweet and is my wife's favorite wine. The recipe below makes one gallon. Combine water and sugar and put on to boil, stirring occasionally until sugar is completely dissolved. Wash and destem berries. Put in nylon straining bag, tie, put in botton of primary, and crush berries in bag.