Tasty wineberries in Maryland offer invasive species management lesson

In the summer, spots of red begin to appear in the forests of Maryland.
Wineberries pop up every year, and it’s an increasingly common tradition in the area to pick these bright red, raspberry-like fruits from forests and trails. Their sweet, somewhat tart taste makes them a sought-after ingredient in baking or cocktail recipes, or they can be a quick snack, pulled straight from the bush. They’re also highly invasive, and experts and plant managers are trying to balance the species’ delectability with their harm to local ecosystems.

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