black raspberry
noun
: a raspberry (Rubus occidentalis) of eastern North America that has a purplish-black fruit and is the source of several cultivated varieties
called also blackcap
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Both black raspberries and blackberries are native to the Southeast.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
Substitute with widely-available Chambord black raspberry liqueur.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2026
Silky tannins form a sturdy backbone that supports flavors of black raspberry, jalapeño, and black cherry.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
Delicious nose of Mediterranean herbs with a deep concentration of rich layers of fruit such as cassis and black raspberry liqueur with gravelly rock notes and big, round tannins that are well integrated.
—Cathrine Todd, Forbes.com, 16 Mar. 2026
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
Substitute with widely-available Chambord black raspberry liqueur.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2026
Silky tannins form a sturdy backbone that supports flavors of black raspberry, jalapeño, and black cherry.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
Delicious nose of Mediterranean herbs with a deep concentration of rich layers of fruit such as cassis and black raspberry liqueur with gravelly rock notes and big, round tannins that are well integrated.
—Cathrine Todd, Forbes.com, 16 Mar. 2026
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“Black raspberry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20raspberry. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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