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Is this plant a blackberry or Rubus flagellaris? #865809

Asked April 24, 2024, 8:06 PM EDT

Flowering now in the Wetlands area betweenBarnes Road and Cedar Falls Drive, Oregon

Washington County Oregon

Expert Response

Hi Jenny and thanks for your question and picture of your rubus  plant. The flower doesn't look quite right for Rubus flagellaris, as the petals are rather pointed and the dewberry should be rounder. That being said, the leaves don't look quite right for any of the 3 main blackberries here: Himalayan, Trailing or Evergreen/Cutleaf. I'd say wait for a berry and that will be a better clue!
Rhonda Frick-Wright Replied April 25, 2024, 6:29 PM EDT

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