Grout's Bristleberry (Rubus groutianus)

Grout's Bristleberry, a reference photo — Photo: Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. An illustrated flora of the northern United States, Canada and the British Possessions. 3 vols. Charles Scribner's Sons, New York. Vol. 2: 279. Provided by Kentucky · Public domain

Rubus setosus, sometimes called small bristleberry, is a North American species of bramble.

Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Grout's Bristleberry being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Rubus setosus
Rubus semisetosus
Rubus vermontanus
Rubus glandicaulis
Rubus missouricus
Rubus dissensus

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Rosales
Family: Rosaceae
Genus: Rubus
Species: Rubus groutianus

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