Rubus ponticus
(Focke) Juz.
Rosaceae Edible: Fruit
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A blackberry species in the Rosaceae family found in temperate regions, producing edible fruit.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Caucasus,
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
Walter Siegmund (talk)
Safe
Rubus ponticus
Rubus ponticus
Red Baneberry: Short herbaceous plant (no thorns), berries on thick red stems, each berry has a single seed, compound sharply-toothed leaves.
Rubus ponticus: Thorny woody canes (brambles), aggregate berry made of many drupelets, berries pull easily from receptacle.
References (1)
- Maghradze, D. et al, Minor and Underutilised Fruits in Georgia and Their Wild Relatives. ISHS
