Rubus audax
L. H. Bailey
Oneco blackberry
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Summary
Source: WikipediaRubus audax, the Tampa blackberry, is an uncommon North American species of flowering plant in the rose family. It is found in scattered locations in the southeastern United States (Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas). The genetics of Rubus is extremely complex, so that it is difficult to decide on which groups should be recognized as species. There are many rare species with limited ranges such as this. Further study is suggested to clarify the taxonomy.
Description
A scrambling shrub in the Rosaceae family native to subtropical regions, producing edible blackberries.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
North America, USA,
Dangerous Lookalikes
This plant can be confused with the following toxic species. Always verify identification carefully before consuming any wild plant.
Red Baneberry
Actaea rubra
Walter Siegmund (talk)
Oneco blackberry
Rubus audax
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Red Baneberry: Short herbaceous plant (no thorns), berries on thick red stems, each berry has a single seed, compound sharply-toothed leaves.
Oneco blackberry: Thorny woody canes (brambles), aggregate berry made of many drupelets, berries pull easily from receptacle.
References (1)
- Mansfield's Encyclopedia of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops p 432
