Rubacer odoratum (L.) Rydb.

Locations ofRubacer odoratum (L.) Rydb. in Virginia

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Family
Rosaceae
Botanical Name
Rubacer odoratum (L.) Rydb.
Common Name
Flowering Raspberry, Purple-flowering Raspberry
Synonym(s)
Rubus odoratus L.
Flora of Virginia Name/Status
Rubus odoratus L.
Comments
Treatment here follows that of Flora of the Southeastern U.S. (Weakley et al. 2023), which places this species in the genus Rubacer based on molecular and morphological evidence. Rubacer odoratum differs from Rubus (s.s.) spp. by its simple leaves and unarmed stems.
Habitat
Rocky upland forests (usually mesic to dry-mesic), boulder fields, woodlands, shaded outcrops, and clearings; usually on moderately to strongly base-rich substrates. Frequent to common in the mountains; rare in the n. Piedmont.
Native Status
Native

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