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California Blackberry Blossom

Rubus ursinus

Description:

Rubus ursinus is a species of blackberry or dewberry known by the common names California blackberry/dewberry, Douglas berry, and Pacific blackberry/dewberry. It is native to western North America. This is a wide, spreading shrub or vine-bearing bush with prickly branches that can tip layer to spread vegetatively. Its white flowers may be distinguished from those of other blackberries by their narrow petals. The species is dioeocious, with male and female plants. As with other Rubus, the canes are typically vegetative the first year, primocanes, and reproductive in the second, floricanes. The sweet, very aromatic, edible fruits are dark purple to black and up to 2 centimeters in length. Wikipedia

Habitat:

Grass along US Hwy 1, Sea Ranch, CA.

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misako
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misako

California, USA

Spotted on Feb 23, 2012
Submitted on Feb 25, 2012

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