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red raspberry

Rubus idaeus

Red raspberries are sweet, juicy fruits that grow on thorny bushes. They are bright red and are often used in yummy desserts and snacks!

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The red raspberry is a thorny shrub with arching, reddish-brown canes and green, serrated leaves that are whitish underneath. Its small, five-petaled white flowers develop into clusters of bright red, juicy aggregate fruits, each covered in fine, tiny hairs.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRosalesFamilyRosaceaeGenusRubus
red raspberry
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red raspberry

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Snaps

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Interesting facts

Ancient people thought eating wild raspberries helped cure ailments!

Each raspberry is actually a cluster of tiny fruits called drupelets!

Raspberries get their vibrant red color from powerful natural pigments!

The stems of raspberry plants are called 'canes' and can live for two years!

Special abilities

Ability

Thorny Protector

Red raspberry has sharp prickles on its canes that help it defend against hungry animals trying to eat its leaves and fruits.

Ability

Spreading Roots

Red raspberry can grow underground runners called suckers that help it spread and create new plants over a wider area.

Ability

Two-Year Fruit Cycle

Red raspberry has canes that grow in the first year and produce fruit in the second, helping it consistently bear berries.

Measurements & details

Height
150-250 cm
Spread
50-150 cm
Flower Size
0.5-1.5 cm
Bloom Season
Late spring to early summer
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

honey bee

Apis mellifera

Gathers nectar, helping the plant make seeds.

eats

American robin

Turdus migratorius

Enjoys the berries and helps spread the seeds.

eats

American black bear

Ursus americanus

Feasts on ripe raspberries in late summer.

eats

white-tailed deer

Odocoileus virginianus

Browses on the leaves and young raspberry canes.

Traits

Also known as

Raspberry

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always wash raspberries before eating them to keep them clean!

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is red raspberry?

150-250 cm

How wide does red raspberry spread?

50-150 cm

How big are the flowers on red raspberry?

0.5-1.5 cm

When does red raspberry bloom?

Late spring to early summer

Is red raspberry edible?

Yes

Is red raspberry toxic?

None

What is red raspberry's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is red raspberry pollinated?

Insect

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