Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
melanodermis
ID:
1010788

Status:
valid

Authors:
Focke

Source:
rjp

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 28: 133 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001010126

Common Names

  • Black-skinned Bramble
  • Black-skinned Blackberry
  • Black-skinned Rubus

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Description

Rubus melanodermis (also called Black raspberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub with arching canes and thorns. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in moist woods, thickets, and along roadsides. It typically grows to 6-10 ft. tall and wide.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus melanodermis is used in ornamental gardening and landscaping. It is also used to attract bees and other pollinators to gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rubus melanodermis is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Where to Find Rubus melanodermis

Rubus melanodermis can be found in the eastern United States and Canada, from New York to Ontario.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-495: Based on the initial data import
Wilhelm Olbers Focke (1834-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Focke' in the authors string.