Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obscurus
ID:
1019450

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kaltenb.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Fl. Aachen. Beckens : 281 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001018788

Common Names

  • Dusky Bramble
  • Dusky Thornless Blackberry
  • Obscure Bramble

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Description

Rubus obscurus (also called Obscure Blackberry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family. It is native to Europe, where it is found in the Alps, Carpathians, and other mountain ranges. It grows in moist, shady forests, meadows, and other habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus obscurus is a species of flowering plant in the rose family. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to make jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Rubus obscurus are small, white, and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus obscurus is a hardy perennial that can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Rubus obscurus

Rubus obscurus is native to the Caucasus region of Eurasia.

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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