Rubus ponticus

Description

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

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