This plant can be found throughout the eastern half of North America as well as in the Pacific northwest area. When you can identify it, please leave a comment with both the scientific and common names of the plant. You are welcome to also leave a comment sharing any personal connection you have with this plant.
Early spring growth
Group of plants in summer season
Flower buds (left) and blossom (right)
Leaves
Developing fruits
Ripening fruits
Harvested fruit
ANSWER (subsequently added to this post to facilitate the “search” function for these images): Purple-flowering raspberry (Rubus odoratus)
Wild raspberry. Rubus odorata!
Tony, you are “oh-so-close.” This is Purple-flowering raspberry which has the scientific name of Rubus odoratus. I once had the opportunity to taste the berries and found they do have a mild flavor. (Field guides indicate the berries are “tasteless.”) I’d like to try a whole handful of these at one time to give them a real taste test.
when youre out walking/hiking, theyre tasty!