Brambles (blackberries, dewberries, raspberries, etc.)
August 24, 2015
Rubus spp.
Life cycle
Woody perennials.
Leaves
Alternate, typically compound with three to seven leaflets with toothed margins. Undersides of leaves are white to green.
Stems
Arching/trailing stems that root when in contact with the ground to form thickets. Stems have fine bristles or stiff prickles.
Flowers and fruit
Flowers have five usually white petals; may be solitary or in clusters. Fruit are red or black berries with numerous seeds.
Reproduction
Seeds, rooting stems, root sprouts and rhizomes.
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