Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macraei
ID:
1007248

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
rjp

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
U.S. Expl. Exped., Phan. 1: 505 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001006586

Common Names

  • Macrae's Blackberry
  • Macrae's Dewberry
  • Macrae's Bramble

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Description

Rubus macraei (also called Macrae's raspberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to the Midwest United States. It has white flowers and red fruits. It is found in open woodlands, scrublands, and along streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus macraei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make tea and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rubus macraei is white and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have reddish-brown stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus macraei is an evergreen shrub that can reach a height of up to 1.5 m. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring.

Where to Find Rubus macraei

Rubus macraei can be found in the mountains of Central and Southern Europe.

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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