Observations in the Genus: Rubus

Flowering plant Gamkaskloof

 Flowering plant
By: Henk en FredaHenk en Freda's reputation in Plants
Location: R62, Zoar
Observed on: 9th December 2012
Added to iSpot: 15th December 2012
Likely ID: Rubus rigidus
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 1

Rubus fruticosus (Bramble)

Rubus fruticosus (Bramble)
By: Nicky
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersMountain Club of SA (South Cape)Succulent Society of South Africa
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Location: R102
Observed on: 2nd December 2012
Added to iSpot: 3rd December 2012
Likely ID: Bramble (Rubus fruticosus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Sprawling, thorny shrub about 1m tall.

Wild bramble (Rubus pinnatus)

Flower
By: PeterRWarrenPeterRWarren's reputation in PlantsPeterRWarren's reputation in PlantsPeterRWarren's reputation in PlantsPeterRWarren's reputation in Plants
Location: Bill Barns Nature Reserve
Observed on: 1st December 2012
Added to iSpot: 3rd December 2012
Likely ID: South African Bramble (Rubus pinnatus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Lowish bramble not taking over the world, so either controlled or not R. cunneifolius. Also pink flowers. Trifoliate and shinny on both sides. Recurved thorns. Lower leaves for Tony.

Rubus sp.

 Rubus sp.
By: Nicky
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Location: Rooikrans Conservation Area
Observed on: 23rd November 2012
Added to iSpot: 27th November 2012
Likely ID: Rubus
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Bush about 1.5m tall forming a dense stand.

Silver Bramble

Flower and leaves
By: PeterRWarrenPeterRWarren's reputation in PlantsPeterRWarren's reputation in PlantsPeterRWarren's reputation in PlantsPeterRWarren's reputation in Plants
Location: R712, Golden Gate Highlands National Park
Observed on: 13th November 2012
Added to iSpot: 16th November 2012
Likely ID: Bramble (Rubus ludwigii subsp. ludwigii)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: A bramble 3m high, lots of thorns. Leaves (120mm) with 5-7 leaflets, shiny in front, woolly beneath and sharply toothed. Flower 20mm light red. Bracts as big as flower with colored spikes. Found in small clumps in different places in park.

Bramble

Bramble
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Road Sea Vista to Impofu Dam
Observed on: 20th July 2012
Added to iSpot: 15th November 2012
Likely ID: Rubus rigidus
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

American bramble infestation.

Flowers and leaves
By: PeterRWarrenPeterRWarren's reputation in PlantsPeterRWarren's reputation in PlantsPeterRWarren's reputation in PlantsPeterRWarren's reputation in Plants
Location: Umgeni Nature Reserve, Shelter stream
Observed on: 29th October 2012
Added to iSpot: 2nd November 2012
Likely ID: American Bramble (Rubus cuneifolius)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Description: Large infestation of American Bramble in Umngeni Nature Reserve. Uploaded to record this problem.

Rubus cuneifolia-6037

Rubus cuneifolia-6037
By: Graham G
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: 10, Valley View Rd
Observed on: 27th October 2012
Added to iSpot: 29th October 2012
Likely ID: American Bramble (Rubus cuneifolius)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: This species is invading our grasslands, and is resistant to fire.

American Bramble at Royal Natal National Park.

Inflorescence
By: PeterRWarrenPeterRWarren's reputation in PlantsPeterRWarren's reputation in PlantsPeterRWarren's reputation in PlantsPeterRWarren's reputation in Plants
Location: Royal Natal Park Entrance
Observed on: 26th September 2012
Added to iSpot: 20th October 2012
Likely ID: American Bramble (Rubus cuneifolius)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Large dense impenetrable stands of nasty thorny 2mm stems. About two meters high. 25mm and 5 petals. Elliptical leaves (50mm)notched at margin.

Wild bramble

Plant.
By: PeterRWarrenPeterRWarren's reputation in PlantsPeterRWarren's reputation in PlantsPeterRWarren's reputation in PlantsPeterRWarren's reputation in Plants
Location: Dwarf's Dawdle, Umngeni Nature Reserve
Observed on: 30th September 2012
Added to iSpot: 20th October 2012
Likely ID: Wild Bramble (Rubus rigidus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Description: Pinkish flowers, unlike alien American Bramble (Rubus cuneifolius), and far less common. Leaves trifoliate, woolly beneath. Recurved prickles on stem. Mainly small stands but have seen bigger ones. Flowers shorter than calyx lobes.

Rubus fruticosus

Flower and terminal leaf of Rubus fruticosus
By: Charles StirtonPlants expert
Location: Montagu Pass
Observed on: 4th January 2008
Added to iSpot: 7th July 2012
Likely ID: Rubus fruticosus
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Rubus rigidus

Tip of primocane (1st yr. shoot) of Rubus rigidus
By: Charles StirtonPlants expert
Location: Oliviershoek Pass
Observed on: 9th November 2009
Added to iSpot: 25th June 2012
Likely ID: Rubus rigidus
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Rubus fruticosus

Rubus fruticosus
By: Carla
South African National Biodiversity Institute
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Location: Cecilia Planatation
Observed on: 3rd November 2011
Added to iSpot: 23rd March 2012
Likely ID: Bramble (Rubus fruticosus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Bramble berries

Bramble berries
By: Caroline Voget
Botanical Society of South AfricaFriends of Meadowridge Common
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Location: Skeleton Gorge Table Mountain
Observed on: 29th February 2012
Added to iSpot: 29th February 2012
Likely ID: Forest Bramble (Rubus pinnatus)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 3
Description: Growing in Skelton Gorge.Possibly R cuneifolius?

Bramble

Rubus fruticosus
By: Gigi
Botanical Society of South AfricaMountain Club of SA (Cape Town)South African National Biodiversity Institute
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Location: Table Mountain National Park
Observed on: 8th January 2012
Added to iSpot: 28th January 2012
Likely ID: Bramble (Rubus fruticosus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 6

Rubus fruticosus - KLF Berlin

Rubus fruticosus - KLF Berlin
By: Gerhard DiedericksGerhard Diedericks's reputation in PlantsGerhard Diedericks's reputation in PlantsGerhard Diedericks's reputation in Plants
Location: X23A-01: Narrows; KLF Berlin
Observed on: 10th November 2011
Added to iSpot: 11th November 2011
Likely ID: European Blackberry (Rubus fruticosus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 2
Description: Dominant species in the riparian zone between a natural grassland and commercial pine plantation

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