Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
squarrosus
ID:
985989

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fritsch

Source:
rjp

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 36: 259 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000985327

Common Names

  • Rubus squarrosus
  • Squarrose Bramble
  • Squarrose Blackberry

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Description

Rubus squarrosus (also called Squarrose Bramble, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family, native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is a deciduous shrub growing to 1–2 m tall, with arching stems and long-stalked leaves composed of three leaflets. The flowers are white or pink, produced in late spring and early summer. It grows in hedgerows, woodland edges, and scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus squarrosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and its fruits are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rubus squarrosus has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and covered in tiny hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubus squarrosus is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to Europe and Asia. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings in spring or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Rubus squarrosus

Rubus squarrosus can be found in the forests of 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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