Rubus abchaziensis

Description

A blackberry species in the Rosaceae family, native to temperate regions.

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Edible Uses

The fruit is edible and can be eaten fresh or used in culinary preparations.

Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

Caucasus, Georgia,

Dangerous Lookalikes

This plant can be confused with the following toxic species. Always verify identification carefully before consuming any wild plant.

DEADLY

Red Baneberry

Actaea rubra

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Safe

Rubus abchaziensis

Rubus abchaziensis

Red Baneberry: Short herbaceous plant (no thorns), berries on thick red stems, each berry has a single seed, compound sharply-toothed leaves.

Rubus abchaziensis: Thorny woody canes (brambles), aggregate berry made of many drupelets, berries pull easily from receptacle.

References (1)

• Maghradze, D. et al, 2012, Minor and Underutilized Fruits in Georgia and Their Wild Relatives. In Acta Horticulturae Number 948 p 41-47

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