Native to the eastern U.S. In Maryland, found primarily in the mountains.
Unlike most raspberries, this species has showy, rose-purple flowers and fruit that is generally not considered tasty. Leaves are large, simple, and maple-shaped. Stems are perennial (vs. biennial in many other Rubus) and lack thorns or prickles. Flowers from June to September. (J. Hill/MNPS)
Host plant for various moth species including Raspberry Leaf-roller Moth (Gilligan, Wright, & Gibson, 2008).
There are 70 records in the project database.
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