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Wild Red Raspberry
Rubus idaeus

Wild Red Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) Other common names: Red Raspberry

Other scientific names: Rubus carolinianus, Rubus idaeus, Rubus melanolasius, Rubus neglectus, Rubus strigosus

French names: Ronce du Mont Ida

Family: Rose Family (Rosaceae)

Group: Raspberries/Blackberries

Distinctive features: Shrub

Similar species:
  •   Black Raspberry (Rubus occidentalis) - Stems have far fewer prickles and are very glaucous.


Flowers: Summer;  White;  5 parts (petals)

Leaves: Alternate, Toothed

Edible: The fruits are delicious.

Books: Shrubs of Ontario: 241    Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 232   

Native/Non-native: Native

Photographs: 67 photographs available, of which 4 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

Wild Red Raspberry (Rubus idaeus)

Wild Red Raspberry leaves.

Wild Red Raspberry (Rubus idaeus)

The stems of Wild Red Raspberry are glaucous and have a lot of small prickles.

Wild Red Raspberry (Rubus idaeus)

Wild Red Raspberry (Rubus idaeus)

Flowers.