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Rubus leucodermis

Rubus leucodermis Douglas ex Torr. & A. Gray

Whitebark Raspberry, Black Raspberry

Rosaceae (Rose Family)

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USDA Symbol: rule

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (N)

Black Raspberry (R. leucodermis) has recurved thorns, small white flowers whose sepals are longer than the petals, compound leaves, and black fruits.

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Vine
Leaf: Green

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Pink
Bloom Time: Apr , May

Distribution

USA: AK , AZ , CA , ID , MT , NM , NV , OR , UT , WA
Canada: BC

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Medium
Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade , Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium

Benefit

Use Wildlife: Birds, Butterflies
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Attracts: Birds

Value to Beneficial Insects

Special Value to Native Bees
Special Value to Bumble Bees
Provides Nesting Materials/Structure for Native Bees

This information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.

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National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:		FAC	FACU			FAC				FACU

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2010-05-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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