*Rubus ulmifolius

Family Rosaceae

Blackberry

Semideciduous scrambling shrub with strong hooked prickles. Spreads by layering of arching stems. Longevity indefinite. 

Flowers: Pink, December - February. Bee pollinated.

Fruit: Aggregate black fleshy fruit to 12 mm long. Animal dispersed.

Seed: Small.

Gallery images: seed, seedling, rootstock, resprout

Ecology

• Native of Europe.
• Weed of old pastures.
• Uncommon at the Australian Botanic Garden.
• Resprouts after fire.

Asterisk * indicates exotic species naturalised at the Australian Botanic Garden.