southern dewberry
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southern dewberry
Rubus trivialis
The southern dewberry is a sweet, juicy berry that grows close to the ground. Kids love to pick these little berries in the wild and enjoy their yummy taste during summer!
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The southern dewberry is a low-growing, trailing vine with slender, thorny stems and glossy green leaves. Its delicate white flowers bloom in spring, maturing into clusters of dark, juicy purple-black berries that resemble small blackberries.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRosalesFamilyRosaceaeGenusRubus
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Did you know their name 'dewberry' might come from morning dew clinging to the berries?
Southern dewberries are often among the first wild berries to ripen in spring!
This plant is part of the amazing rose family, just like many flowers!
You can turn these sweet, tart berries into delicious pies, jams, and jellies!
Special abilities
Ability
Ground Hugger
Southern dewberry has long, thorny stems that trail along the ground, helping it cover large areas and outcompete other plants.
Ability
Tough Protector
Sharp, hooked thorns on its stems help southern dewberry defend against hungry herbivores and climb over obstacles.
Ability
Early Bird Fruit
Southern dewberry ripens its sweet, juicy berries earlier than many other brambles, attracting hungry animals first.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 15-60 cm
- Spread
- 100-300 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Early Spring - Early Summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey bee
Apis mellifera
Helps transfer pollen between its flowers.
eaten by
American Robin
Turdus migratorius
Enjoys eating the sweet, ripe dewberries.
eaten by
White-tailed deer
Odocoileus virginianus
Browses on its leaves and tender young stems.
eaten by
Virginia Opossum
Didelphis virginiana
Consumes its ripe berries and sometimes foliage.
Traits
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.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
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.
Spiky/Thorny
Possessing sharp, pointed projections or spines on the body or surface.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always check with an adult before picking and eating wild berries.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is southern dewberry?
15-60 cm
How wide does southern dewberry spread?
100-300 cm
How big are the flowers on southern dewberry?
1-2 cm
When does southern dewberry bloom?
Early Spring - Early Summer
Is southern dewberry edible?
Yes
Is southern dewberry toxic?
None
What is southern dewberry's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is southern dewberry pollinated?
Insect
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