Alexeterius Brambles / Blackberry (Rubus alexeterius)

Family: Rosaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Rubus alexeterius is a SHRUB growing to 2 m (6ft 7in). It is in flower from April to May, and the seeds ripen from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. The yellow fruit is about 12 - 15mm in diameter with some fruits up to 20mm. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The yellow fruit is about 12 - 15mm in diameter with some fruits up to 20mm.

Habitat & North American Range

Montane valleys, streamsides, waste slopes, forest clearings and margins, forested slopes at elevations of 2000 - 3700 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)