Purpleflowering Raspberry

Description:

Unlike most other related species in the Rubus genus (blackberries, brambles) , this plant does not have thorns. It also has a pleasing large and long-lived flower that many find suitable for ornamental plantings. The fruit matures in late summer to early autumn, and resembles a large, flat raspberry with many drupelets, is supposedly fuzzy to the touch and tongue although I have never found it to be anymore so than other rubus berries.

Habitat:

Native to eastern North America, from Nova Scotia west to Ontario, and south to Georgia and Alabama Native Habitat: Moist, shady places; woods edges Distribution USA: AL , CT , DC , DE , GA , IL , IN , KY , MA , MD , ME , MI , NC , NH , NJ , NY , OH , PA , RI , TN , VA , VT , WI , WV Canada: NS , ON , QC

Notes:

Spotted near the walking paths to the Maid of The Mist boats at Niagara Falls State Park (NY)