European dewberry
Rubus caesius grows semi-upright with shoots up to 60 centimeters long. The flowering period in Central Europe can last from May to October. The white petals are longer than the sepals. The fruits consist of up to 20 dark blue to black berries.
Characteristics & Description
Height, habit: Semi-shrub, 30 to 60 centimetres
Life cycle: Perennial
Poisonous: The berries are edible and can be used like raspberries or blackberries.
Origin: Europe, North Africa, West Asia and as an introduced species also in other regions like North America (distribution map)
Habitats: Forests, forest edges, scrub edges, roadsides
USDA zone: 5 (-9.4 °F/-23 °C)
Botany
Family: Rosaceae / rose
Name: Rubus caesius
Categories: Berries | Fruit & Vegetables | Shrubs & Trees | White flowers | Wildflowers |
