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wineberry

Rubus phoenicolasius

Wineberries are sweet, juicy berries that grow on tall, bushy plants. They have bright red color and are covered in soft hairs, making them fun to pick and eat!

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The wineberry has distinctive reddish-purple stems covered in fine, bristly hairs and small thorns. Its leaves are light green with silvery-white undersides, while its delicate pinkish-white flowers give way to bright, ruby-red, raspberry-like fruits encased in fuzzy sepals.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRosalesFamilyRosaceaeGenusRubus
wineberry
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wineberry

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Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Each wineberry fruit is covered by a fuzzy, sticky calyx that makes it unique.

Its name comes from the rich, wine-red color of its ripe, juicy berries!

This plant is native to East Asia but traveled across oceans to grow in new lands!

Wineberries are an 'invasive species' in some places, meaning they grow very fast and wide!

Special abilities

Ability

Thorny Defense

Wineberry has sharp bristles and small thorns that deter animals from eating its stems, helping it survive.

Ability

Rapid Spreader

Wineberry can grow new canes from its roots or tips, allowing it to quickly colonize open areas and expand.

Ability

Fuzzy Fruit Casing

Wineberry has fuzzy sepals that cover and protect its developing fruit from insects until it is ripe.

Measurements & details

Height
150-300 cm
Spread
150-250 cm
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm
Bloom Season
Late spring to early summer
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always wash berries before eating them to make sure they are clean.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is wineberry?

150-300 cm

How wide does wineberry spread?

150-250 cm

How big are the flowers on wineberry?

0.5-1 cm

When does wineberry bloom?

Late spring to early summer

Is wineberry edible?

Yes

Is wineberry toxic?

None

What is wineberry's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is wineberry pollinated?

Insect

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