Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
holosericeus
ID:
1014079

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vest

Source:
rjp

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Steiermärk. Z. 1: 163 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001013417

Common Names

  • Silky Bramble
  • Silky Blackberry
  • Silky Raspberry

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Description

Rubus holosericeus (also called Silky Bramble, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to Europe. It has pinnate leaves and white flowers. It grows in open meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus holosericeus is an ornamental shrub that is used in gardens and parks. It is also used for its edible berries, which can be used to make jams and jellies. The leaves can be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rubus holosericeus is a white or pinkish-white, five-petaled bloom. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus holosericeus is a deciduous shrub native to Europe and western Asia. It is easily grown from seed and can also be propagated from cuttings. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Rubus holosericeus

Rubus holosericeus can be found in the eastern United States and Canada, growing in dry woods and thickets.

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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