European dewberry
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European dewberry
Rubus caesius
The European dewberry is a sweet, juicy berry that grows on thorny bushes. It's a tasty treat for animals and people alike, and it often grows in sunny fields and hedgerows.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The European dewberry is a low-growing, trailing plant with slender, often arching stems covered in small prickles. It produces small, white flowers with slightly crumpled petals and distinctive dark purple-black fruits often covered in a pale, waxy 'dew' or bloom, setting it apart from true blackberries.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRosalesFamilyRosaceaeGenusRubus
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Ancient cultures sometimes used dewberry leaves and roots in traditional herbal remedies!
Dewberry fruits are packed with vitamins and antioxidants, making them a super snack for wildlife!
The 'dew' in dewberry refers to the frosty, blue-grey coating on its ripe, delicious fruits!
Unlike upright blackberries, dewberries are ground-huggers, with vines that creep along the soil!
Special abilities
Ability
Ground Hugger
European dewberry has long, trailing stems that sprawl across the ground, helping it spread widely and cover large areas.
Ability
Dewy Protection
Its fruits are coated in a waxy, bluish bloom that protects them from drying out and gives the berry its unique 'dewy' appearance.
Ability
Thorny Shield
The plant's stems are equipped with small, sharp prickles that act as a defense mechanism against hungry herbivores.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 10-50 cm
- Spread
- 100-300 cm
- Flower Size
- 1.5-2.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to early summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey bee
Apis mellifera
collects nectar and pollen from flowers
eaten by
Common blackbird
Turdus merula
enjoys the ripe, sweet berries
eaten by
Roe deer
Capreolus capreolus
browses on its leaves and young shoots
shelters
Red wood ant
Formica rufa
finds cover under its dense foliage
Traits
Deciduous
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Shrub
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
Fruit Bearing
Fruit-bearing plants produce fruits, which are the mature ovaries of flowering plants containing seeds.
Thorny Stem
Pertaining to plants that have stems covered with sharp, pointed projections for defense.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always wash dewberries before eating them to keep your tummy safe.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is European dewberry?
10-50 cm
How wide does European dewberry spread?
100-300 cm
How big are the flowers on European dewberry?
1.5-2.5 cm
When does European dewberry bloom?
Late spring to early summer
Is European dewberry edible?
Yes
Is European dewberry toxic?
None
What is European dewberry's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is European dewberry pollinated?
Insect
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