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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Rubus flagellaris is a deciduous Shrub growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in) by 2 m (6ft).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects, Apomictic (reproduce by seeds formed without sexual fusion).
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
UK Hardiness Map
US Hardiness Map
Synonyms
Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Fruit Shoots Stem
Edible Uses: Tea
Fruit - raw or cooked in pies, preserves etc[46, 61, 105, 161, 171, 183, 257]. A rich flavour[43]. The fruit is about 15mm in diameter[200]. Young shoots - peeled and eaten raw[183]. They are harvested as they come through the ground in spring and whilst they are still young and tender. The dried leaves make a fine tea[183].
References More on Edible Uses
Medicinal Uses
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Antihaemorrhoidal Antirheumatic Astringent Stimulant Tonic VD
The root is astringent, stimulant and tonic[257]. An infusion has been used in the treatment of diarrhoea, venereal disease and rheumatism[257]. An infusion has been used as a wash in the treatment of piles[257]. The root has been chewed as a treatment for a coated tongue[257]. The leaves are astringent[257]. An infusion has been used in the treatment of diarrhoea[257].
References More on Medicinal Uses
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Other Uses
Dye
A purple to dull blue dye is obtained from the fruit[168]. A black dye is obtained from the green twigs[207].
Special Uses
Food Forest
References More on Other Uses
Cultivation details
Easily grown in a good well-drained loamy soil in sun or semi-shade[1, 11, 200]. A very polymorphic species[43], it is sometimes cultivated for its edible fruit and there are some named varieties[1, 171, 183]. This species is a blackberry with biennial stems, it produces a number of new stems each year from the perennial rootstock, these stems fruit in their second year and then die[200]. The plant produces apomictic flowers, these produce fruit and viable seed without fertilization, each seedling is a genetic copy of the parent[200]. Plants in this genus are notably susceptible to honey fungus[200]. For polyculture design as well as the above-ground architecture (form - tree, shrub etc. and size shown above) information on the habit and root pattern is also useful and given here if available. The plant growth habit is a running thicket former forming a colony from shoots away from the crown spreading indefinitely [1-2]. The root pattern is suckering with new plants from underground runners away from the plant [1-2].
References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information
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Propagation
Seed - requires stratification and is best sown in early autumn in a cold frame. Stored seed requires one month stratification at about 3°c and is best sown as early as possible in the year. Prick out the seedlings when they are large enough to handle and grow on in a cold frame. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring of the following year. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame[200]. Tip layering in July. Plant out in autumn. Division in early spring or just before leaf-fall in the autumn[200].
Other Names
If available other names are mentioned here
Canadian blackberry, American dewberry, Amerikan Bogurtleni, Halifax Blackberry, Low blackberry, Trailing blackberry, Northern dewberry, Field dewberry, Smooth Blackberry,
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Found In
Countries where the plant has been found are listed here if the information is available
Australia, Canada, North America, Tasmania, USA,
Weed Potential
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Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :
Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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Botanical References
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