Rubus randolphiorum
L. H. Bailey
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Description
A scrambling shrub in the family Rosaceae found in temperate regions.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
Distribution
It is a temperate 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)
Rubus randolphiorum
Rubus randolphiorum
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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.
Rubus randolphiorum: Thorny woody canes (brambles), aggregate berry made of many drupelets, berries pull easily from receptacle.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Marvel balckberry
References (1)
- Mansfield's Encyclopedia of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops p 433 (As Rubus escatilis)
