Scientific Name
Rubus fruticosus
Spanish Common Names
Mora
English Common Names
Blackberry, Elmleaf Blackberry
Description
Rubus ulmifolius, commonly known as Blackberry, is a perennial shrub with long, arching canes that often form dense, thorny thickets. Originally native to Europe and North Africa, it has naturalized widely across Chile and other temperate regions of the world.
Its leaves are compound, usually with 3 to 5 serrated leaflets, and its stems are armed with curved prickles. In spring and early summer, Blackberry produces clusters of pink to white five-petal flowers, followed by shiny black berries that are both edible and highly prized. While the fruit is enjoyed fresh, in jams, or in desserts, the plant itself can spread aggressively and is considered invasive in Chile.
This plant is edible!
Family
Rosaceae
Growth Form
Climbers and Shrubs
Origin
Foreign
Conservation Status
Very common
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