Alleghany blackberry, Mountain blackberry
Rubus allegheniensis

Family: Rosaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 3 m high and spreads 1.8 m wide. It loses its leaves during the year. The stems are slender and arching. They have woolly tips. It has sharp hooked prickles. The leaves have 3-5 leaflets and double teeth along the edge. They are furry underneath. The flowers are white and have 5 petals. The fruit are black and cone shaped.

There are about 250 Rubus species.

Where it is found

A temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 3-9.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Britain, Canada, Denmark, Europe, North America, USA

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten raw. They are also made into jams, preserves and fruit salads. They are used in pies. They are also dried for later use. The young shoots can be used in salads.

It is cultivated.

Edible parts

Fruit, shoots

How it is grown

Plants can be grown by seeds.

Its other names

Local names

Sow-teat blackberry

Synonyms

Rubus nigrobaccus L. H. Bailey;