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Rubus lasiococcus Gray

Dwarf Bramble, Roughfruit berry

Rosaceae (Rose Family)

USDA Symbol: RULA2

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

Trailing, thornless, freely rooting, leafy stems and short erect stems bearing 1 leaf and 1-2 white flowers.

Rubus comes from the Roman word for “bramble”; species of this large and complicated genus are more often shrubs or formidable patches of thorny brambles than low creepers. There are perhaps 15 Rubus species throughout the West, variously called blackberries, raspberries, or thimbleberries. Through hybridization and selection, many horticultural varieties have improved the berries. However, berries found in the wild are equally sweet, juicy, and flavorful.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Subshrub

Distribution

USA: CA , OR , WA
Canada: BC
Native Distribution: British Columbia south to northern California.
Native Habitat: Thickets and woods.
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N)
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Mr. Smarty Plants says

Question: We have several large live oaks on the front of our 12 acre property in Hockley, Texas. Under and around each oak is an extensive amount of bramble which we would like to remove so that we can enjoy the trees without the thorns. Is there a safe way to remove the bramble without harming the shallow roots of the trees, and are there any grasses or groundcovers that we could plant once the bramble is removed?
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Additional resources

USDA: Find Rubus lasiococcus in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Rubus lasiococcus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Rubus lasiococcus

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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