Bramble or blackberry, Rubus fruticosus

Rose family (Rosaceae family)

• Scrambling plant.
• Plant with arching prickly stems.
• Leaves toothed, usually with 3-5 leaflets up to 10cm (4in) long.
• Flowers with 5 white or pink petals, 20-30mm across (4/5-1.5in).
• Edible berries red at first, ripening to black.

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