Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vermontanus
ID:
1008029

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blanch.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Amer. Bot. (Binghamton) 7: 1 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001007367

Common Names

  • Vermont Blackberry
  • Vermont Dewberry
  • Vermont Raspberry

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Description

Rubus vermontanus (also called Vermont blackberry, among many other common names) is a species of Rubus native to eastern North America. It is an erect, prickly shrub with white flowers and black or dark purple fruits. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as along streams, in woodlands, and in thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Rubus vermontanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in landscaping. The fruits can be used to make jams, jellies, and pies. The leaves can be used as a tea and the root can be used as a medicinal herb.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Rubus vermontanus var. viridifolius Blanch.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rubus vermontanus 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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Where to Find Rubus vermontanus

Rubus vermontanus can be found in the wild in North America.

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,