Rubus nivalis
Berry and plant
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Rubus nivalis, commonly known as snow raspberry, is a North American species of bramble.[2]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Rosaceae |
| Genus: | Rubus |
| Subgenus: | Rubus subg. Chamaebatus |
| Species: | R. nivalis |
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Description
Rubus nivalis is a small, prickly shrub up to 15 centimetres (6 inches) tall, with stems creeping along the ground. The leaves are evergreen, 6.5 cm (2+1⁄2 in) long,[3] either simple or with three lobes, rarely divided into three leaflets.[3]
Blooming from June to September, the flowers are pink or magenta, with five petals. The fruit is a red berry with 3–10 drupelets.[4]
Distribution and habitat
The species is native to northwestern North America. It can be found in British Columbia, Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and far northern California.[5][6] It grows in shaded forests and moist soil.[4]
Uses
The berry is edible.[3]
