(Boulder Raspberry)
Rubus deliciosus, Fourmile Area, Chaffee Co. 0189
Rubus deliciosus, Fourmile Area, Chaffee Co. 0191
| Scientific Name | Rubus deliciosus | USDA PLANTS Symbol | RUDE |
| Common Name | Boulder Raspberry | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 24910 |
| Family | Rosaceae (Rose) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Plains to montane (4400 to 11000 ft.); roadsides, hillsides, scrubland. Plant: Perennial shrub, 2 to 3 feet tall; arching branches do not have spines; new stems are reddish. Leaves: Deciduous bright green rounded (orbiculate to reniform), lobed leaves 1-1/4 to 1-3/4 inches across; edges have irregular teeth. Inflorescence: Single flower on each stem up to 2 inches across, 5 white petals with yellow anthers. Bloom Period: May to August. Fruit: Raspberry-like green to purple hemispherical fruit, very seedy and bitter. "Deliciosus" is a misnomer. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield, American Southwest, and "A Guide to Rocky Mountain Plants" by Nelson and Williams. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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