Brambles (blackberries, dewberries, raspberries, etc.)
August 24, 2015
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Life cycle
Woody perennials.
Leaves
Alternate, typically compound with three to seven leaflets with toothed margins. Undersides of leaves are white to green.
Raspberry leaf (leaf) and underside (right).
Stems
Arching/trailing stems that root when in contact with the ground to form thickets. Stems have fine bristles or stiff prickles.
Bramble stem with stiff prickles.
Flowers and fruit
Flowers have five usually white petals; may be solitary or in clusters. Fruit are red or black berries with numerous seeds.
Raspberry foliage and fruit.
Reproduction
Seeds, rooting stems, root sprouts and rhizomes.
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