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purple-flowered raspberry

Rubus odoratus

The purple-flowered raspberry is a beautiful plant with lovely purple flowers. It grows in sunny spots and can produce tasty berries that many animals enjoy.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The purple-flowered raspberry has large, showy rose-purple to magenta flowers, each with five petals. Its stems are covered in soft, glandular bristles, not sharp thorns. The leaves are broad and maple-like, with 3-5 lobes, and the flat, red berries resemble small raspberries.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRosalesFamilyRosaceaeGenusRubus
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purple-flowered raspberry

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Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Its scientific name 'odoratus' refers to the plant's lovely, sweet-smelling flowers!

The fruit is flatter and has a milder, less sweet taste than common garden raspberries.

This plant can grow happily in shady spots, making it unique among many berry plants.

Unlike most raspberries, its stems are bristly instead of having sharp thorns.

Special abilities

Ability

Bristly Defense

Purple-flowered raspberry stems have soft bristles that deter many hungry animals from munching on its leaves!

Ability

Rhizome Rambler

This plant spreads underground using special roots called rhizomes, helping it form dense, protective thickets.

Ability

Fragrant Beacon

Its beautiful, fragrant flowers act like a bright, scented signal, attracting many different pollinators to visit.

Measurements & details

Height
100-250 cm
Flower Size
3-5 cm
Bloom Season
Late spring to late summer
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

Honey bee

Apis mellifera

Visits flowers for nectar and pollen.

pollinates

Common eastern bumblebee

Bombus impatiens

Key native pollinator for its blooms.

eaten by

American black bear

Ursus americanus

Feasts on the abundant, ripe berries.

eaten by

American robin

Turdus migratorius

Consumes berries, aiding seed dispersal.

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always ask an adult before picking any flowers or berries.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is purple-flowered raspberry?

100-250 cm

How big are the flowers on purple-flowered raspberry?

3-5 cm

When does purple-flowered raspberry bloom?

Late spring to late summer

Is purple-flowered raspberry edible?

Yes

Is purple-flowered raspberry toxic?

None

What is purple-flowered raspberry's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is purple-flowered raspberry pollinated?

Insect

Where is purple-flowered raspberry usually found?

Forests

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