blackberry (Rubus spp.)
Family: Rosaceae
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| Form:
This species grows as a small shrub or an individual stem. It has thorns on stems, petioles, petiolules, and principal veins. |
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Leaves: Shape: ovate Margin: doubly serrate Texture: pubescent to scabrous |
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| Bark:
N/A |
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| Twigs and Buds:
N/A |
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| Flowers and Fruit:
Flowers are pink to white in color. The fruit is a group of black drupes. |
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| Distinguishing Characteristics:
It is an herbaceous shrub with thorns. |
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| Range:
It is found from Maine south to Georgia and west to Kentucky. |
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| Silvics:
It is most often found in old fields and along fence rows due to it’s intolerant characteristics for shade. |
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| Ecological and Cultural Importance:
It is an important food source for black bears and other species of mammals and birds. |
