Taxonomy

Rubus caesius | Dewberry | Eithreog

Distribution

Status

Conservation status

Not protected

Native status

Native

Species Biology

Habitat

Sandy and stony places

Life cycle

Perennial

Ex-situ conservation

Not known

Use

Food crop

Vegetative nature

Woody

Distribution

World distribution(GBIF)

Temporal change

Records submitted to Data Centre in 2024

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Further information

There are many forms of Rubus which are very difficult to identify and it is believed that there hybrids between this plant and other Rubus subsections. Very similar to the blackberry but the fruits have a waxy bloom.

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