Description
Rubus nitidiformis (also called shining blackberry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family, native to Europe and western Asia. It is a deciduous shrub growing to 2 m tall, with perennial, not biennial, stems. Its stems are covered with fine spines and its leaves are palmately compound with three to five leaflets. It is found in open woods, hedgerows, and scrub.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Rubus nitidiformis are white and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have reddish-brown stems and dark green leaves.