Rubus fructicosus, Bramble

Rubus fructicosus or Bramble is scrambling shrub that comprises hundreds of microspecies.

This bramble is crawling on the banks of the Fallowfield Loop. It is regularly cleared throughout the loop but it has sturdy and invasive nature it returns back very quickly. Lots of sunlight and well moist soil conditions and the plant looks quite happy. There were also some leftovers from this year’s fruits.

The Bramble has arching stems with various shape of prickles which root when they touch the ground. It flowers with white or pink flowers which are 2-3cm across, during May to August. Bramble’s leaves are large palmately compound with 5-7 leaflets. It produces the familiar blackberries.