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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.

Range Map is at the bottom of the page
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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.
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Range map for Wild Red Raspberry (Rubus idaeus)

PLEASE NOTE: A coloured Province or State means this species occurs somewhere in that Province/State.
The entire Province/State is coloured, regardless of where in that Province/State it occurs.

(Range map provided courtesy of the USDA website and is displayed here in accordance with their Policies)