Native in the Pacific Northwest, from Alaska to California, mostly on the west side of the Cascade Range. Found at forest edges or in canopy openings, often growing out of a decaying stump. It takes a long while to pick enough berries for anything other than fresh eating, but they make a delightful pie or jelly if one has the patience. They can also be used for fish bait. The bark or leaves may be helpful for a cold remedy, and the branches can be used as brooms.

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