Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lettii
ID:
1018557

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rogers

Source:
rjp

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 39: 381 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001017895

Common Names

  • Lett's Bramble
  • Lett's Rubus
  • Lett's Raspberry

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Description

Rubus lettii (also called 'Lett's Bramble', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family Rosaceae. It is a deciduous shrub that typically grows to 1-2 m (3-6 ft) tall and is native to Europe, North Africa and western Asia. It is found in hedgerows, woodland edges, roadsides and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus lettii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. The fruits of this plant are edible and can be used in jams, jellies, and pies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Rubus lettii are white, and the fruits are red. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus lettii is a deciduous shrub that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and regular watering. Propagation is by seed or division in spring.

Where to Find Rubus lettii

Rubus lettii is native to North America.

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,