Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
frondosus
ID:
1007487

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bigelow

Source:
rjp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Fl. Boston. : 199 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001006825

Common Names

  • Fringed Blackberry
  • Fringed Bramble
  • Fringed Dewberry

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Description

Rubus frondosus (also called blackberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub that typically grows to a height of 2-4 m. It is native to Europe and is found in moist, shady habitats. It has white flowers and black, edible fruits.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus frondosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. Its fruits are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rubus frondosus has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, serrated leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus frondosus can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in early spring or late autumn.

Where to Find Rubus frondosus

Rubus frondosus is native to the western United States and is typically found in open woodlands, meadows, and disturbed areas such as roadsides and trails.

Species in the Rubus genus

Rubus orbifrons, Rubus anhaltianus, Rubus schiedeanus, Rubus neogardicus, Rubus multifidus, Rubus atrebatum, Rubus scabripes, Rubus incarnatus, Rubus microphyllus, Rubus praecox, Rubus procerus, Rubus roseus, Rubus floribundus, Rubus idaeifolius, Rubus newbridgensis, Rubus chevalieri, Rubus britannicus, Rubus leightonii, Rubus cordatifolius, Rubus cockburnianus, Rubus occidentalis, Rubus pervalidus, Rubus chaetophorus, Rubus rugosus, Rubus blepharoneurus, Rubus khasianus, Rubus annamensis, Rubus pascuorum, Rubus polyadenus, Rubus ischyracanthus, Rubus lanaticaulis, Rubus murrayi, Rubus exter, Rubus armeniacus, Rubus putneiensis, Rubus spadix, Rubus adspersus, Rubus babingtonianus, Rubus acclivitatus, Rubus altiarcuatus, Rubus franchetianus, Rubus infestisepalus, Rubus cantianus, Rubus aristisepalus, Rubus dentatifolius, Rubus naldretti, Rubus fuscoviridis, Rubus wedgwoodiae, Rubus cavatifolius, Rubus hesperius,

Species in the Rosaceae family

Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,

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