Are cloud-berries growing in Australia or available to buy and are they the same as Elderberries?

- Cloudberries (also known as Rubus chamaemorus) are not native to Australia and are not widely grown commercially in the country.

Availability:

- There might be limited cultivation by individual growers or nurseries, but they would not be as commonly available like other popular berries in Australian markets.

Similarity to Elderberries:

- Cloudberries and Elderberries are two distinct plant species and are not the same berry:

- Cloudberries belong to the genus Rubus, in the same family as raspberries and blackberries. They resemble small golden or amber-colored raspberries and have a mild sweet-tart flavor.

- Elderberries, on the hand, belong to the genus Sambucus. Elderberries are small dark purple to black berries that usually grow in cluster. The raw berries have a bitter taste and is commonly cooked into various products such as jam, juice, or syrup rather than being consumed fresh.

- In summary, cloudberries are relatively rare to find in Australia both in terms of their cultivation and availability in markets. Furthermore, Cloudberries are distinctly different plant species compared to Elderberries with both differing botanical characteristics and taste profiles.