*Rubus phoenicolasius Maximowicz. Wineberry, Wine Raspberry. Phen: May-Jun; Jun-Jul. Hab: Moist forests, roadsides, thickets. Dist: Native of e. Asia. This plant is a serious invasive species in moist forests of the cooler portions of our region.

ID notes:The fruits are viscous to the touch and delicious.

Origin/Endemic status: E. and se. Asia

Synonymy: = C, F, FNA9, G, Il, K1, K3, K4, Mi, NE, NY, Pa, RAB, S, Tat, Tn, Va, W, WV; = n/a – S13

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Wetland Indicator Status:

• Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACU
• Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACU
• Midwest: FACU
• Northcentral & Northeast: FACU

Heliophily: 6