Rubus canadensis Linnaeus. Common name: Smooth Blackberry, Thornless Blackberry. Phenology: Jun-Jul; Jul-Aug. Habitat: Forests, woodlands, grassy balds, especially common at high elevations. Distribution: NL (Newfoundland) west to MN, south (primarily in the Appalachians) to w. NC, e. TN, and n. GA.
Origin/Endemic status: Native
Synonymy ⓘ: = C, F, FNA9, G, Mi, NE, NY, Pa, RAB, S, Tn, Va, W, WV; > Rubus amicalis Blanch.; > Rubus besseyi L.H.Bailey; > Rubus canadensis L. — S13; > Rubus millspaughii Britton; > Rubus proprius L.H.Bailey; > Rubus randii (L.H.Bailey) Rydb. — S13; > Rubus villosus Aiton var. randii L.H.Bailey. Basionym: Rubus canadensis L. 1753
Links to other floras: = Rubus canadensis - FNA9
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Heliophily ⓘ: 6
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