It is found throughout the U.S. Rocky Mountain states, the midwest and New England, and throughout Canada south of the Artic circle. It can most often be found along the margins of woodlands, streambeds, clearings, roadsides, and abandoned fields. The plant forms a subshrub to 2 meters high, with canes spreading to trailing along the ground. New canes often have a whitish cast, and all are armed with unusually numerous prickles and stiff hairs. When ripe, the berries are juicy, separate easily from their stalk, and are very popular among birds and other wildlife.
Red raspberries make a fragrant, subtle wine.
It should be made dry so that a subtle hint of tartness carries its distinctive flavor to the sides of the tongue as it is sipped, chilled. The recipes below make one gallon each. Pick only ripe berries. Combine water and sugar and put on to boil, stirring occasionally. Wash and destem berries.