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Rosaceae

Bramble Flower

Rubus fruticosus

Protection and abundance.

Family
Rosaceae
Genus
Rubus
Native to
Europe, North Africa, Western Asia
Bloom season
Spring, Summer
Type
deciduous shrub
Height
3-10 ft
Sunlight
full sun to part shade
Soil
adaptable, well-drained
Water
moderate
Hardiness
5-9
Lifespan
perennial

Did you know

  • Rubus fruticosus is actually a complex of over 300 microspecies, making it one of the most taxonomically complicated plants.
  • In British folklore, blackberries should not be picked after Old Michaelmas Day because the devil is said to spit on them.
  • A single bramble plant can produce up to 20,000 seeds in one season.
  • The arching canes can root at the tip when they touch the ground, allowing the plant to walk across landscapes.
  • Bramble leaves were historically used to treat burns and skin inflammation due to their tannin content.

Color meanings

0

lowliness

1

remorse

Uses

  • blackberry fruit production
  • hedgerow plantings
  • herbal remedies