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Trees, Shrubs, and Woody Vines of North Carolina

Smooth Blackberry (Rubus canadensis)

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Smooth Blackberry (Rubus canadensis)

Smooth Blackberry is common at high elevations in the Mountains of North Carolina. It is fairly easy to identify since the canes lack prickles (or have only a few weak prickles) and the leaf undersides are glabrous (smooth).

Buncombe Co., NC 7/8/06.

Smooth Blackberry (Rubus canadensis)

Another common name is Thornless Blackberry.

Buncombe Co., NC 7/8/06.

Smooth Blackberry (Rubus canadensis)

Unripe aggregate fruits.

Buncombe Co., NC 7/8/06.

More information:
USDA PLANTS database
Wildflowers of the SE US

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