raspberry, bramble (Rubus idaeus and other spp.) |
UWSP Common Plants of Wisconsin |
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raspberry, bramble (Rubus idaeus and other spp.; ROSE FAMILY [Rosaceae]) Three species of more-or-less upright 2-6' tall native shrubs with a perennial base, and moderately prickled arched canes that survive two years. Will not root at the tip. Young stems range from softly bristled to prickly. Flowers about ½" wide, with 5 white petals, the petals no longer than the sepals. Fruit typically red or black. Leaves compound, mostly with 3 leaflets. Found on roadsides, in thickets, and open woods. [075]
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