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Five-leaf Dwarf Bramble
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Five-leaf Dwarf Bramble
Rubus pedatus
The Five-leaf Dwarf Bramble is a small plant with five leaflets that look like little hands! It grows close to the ground and has sweet berries that many animals love to eat.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Five-leaf Dwarf Bramble is a low-growing creeper with distinctive palmate leaves, usually featuring five leaflets that often appear star-shaped. It features small, solitary white flowers and produces bright red, edible berries that stand out vibrantly against the green foliage.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRosalesFamilyRosaceaeGenusRubus
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
1
Interesting facts
Its name "pedatus" means "foot-shaped," describing its star-like, five-part leaves!
The sweet red berries are a yummy treat for hungry bears and birds in forests!
This little plant can be found growing in chilly, shady mountain woods!
Though called a bramble, its stems are mostly smooth, not prickly like other Rubus!
Special abilities
Ability
Ground Hugger
Five-leaf Dwarf Bramble can spread its stems along the forest floor, helping it quickly cover ground and anchor itself in its habitat.
Ability
Berry Banquet
Five-leaf Dwarf Bramble has juicy red berries that are a tasty snack for animals, helping to spread its seeds widely.
Ability
Cold Resister
Five-leaf Dwarf Bramble can survive chilly mountain winters and even grows well in the shade of dense forests.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 5-15 cm
- Spread
- 30-100 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to early summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Buff-tailed Bumblebee
Bombus terrestris
Attracted to its small white flowers
eaten by
American Black Bear
Ursus americanus
Berries provide a vital food source
eaten by
American Robin
Turdus migratorius
Birds enjoy its sweet red fruit
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.
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.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always ask an adult before picking any berries, as some can be harmful.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to identify Five-leaf Dwarf Bramble?
The easiest way to identify Five-leaf Dwarf Bramble is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
How tall is Five-leaf Dwarf Bramble?
5-15 cm
How wide does Five-leaf Dwarf Bramble spread?
30-100 cm
How big are the flowers on Five-leaf Dwarf Bramble?
1-2 cm
When does Five-leaf Dwarf Bramble bloom?
Late spring to early summer
Is Five-leaf Dwarf Bramble edible?
Yes
Is Five-leaf Dwarf Bramble toxic?
None
What is Five-leaf Dwarf Bramble's lifecycle?
Perennial
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