Is this plant a blackberry or Rubus flagellaris? - Ask Extension
Flowering now in the Wetlands area betweenBarnes Road and Cedar Falls Drive, Oregon
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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
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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!