Blackberry

Blackberries were a common type of wild berry in the Realms.

Habitats
Places in the Realms where blackberries were known to grow included:
 * Cormyr
 * Dalelands, particularly west of the town of Eagles' Eyrie and along the upper Tesh.
 * The Vast
 * Kozakura, such as on the island of Miyashima.
 * Unapproachable East, throughout the nation of Aglarond.

History
The existence of blackberries on Toril dated all the way back to the days of Netheril.

Usages

 * Homemade wines in Cormyr and the Dalelands were often made from them.
 * The High Flagon in Waterdeep offered its patrons sweet tarts with blackberry filling.
 * In Neverwinter, blackberry-and-apple was a commonly prepared flavor of sweet pie.
 * The Moonstone Mask festhall in Neverwinter offered its patrons blackberry pies.
 * Blackberries were sometimes brewed into a tea in the Dalelands, the Western Heartlands, and Waterdeep.
 * During the 14 century DR, two swine herders in the Vast known as Harkina and Swithin would sell blackberry preserves and pies for 2 and 3 silver pieces respectively.
 * Blackberries were one of the many types of edible berries in the Realms that could be used as material components for the spell goodberry.

Appearances

 * Novels
 * Sword Play