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Rubus alumnus

Kittatinny Blackberry, Oldfield Blackberry
Also known as: Rubus apianus L.H.Bailey +12 more
  • Rubus apianus L.H.Bailey
  • Rubus barbarus L.H.Bailey
  • Rubus campester L.H.Bailey
  • Rubus corei L.H.Bailey
  • Rubus corei L.H.Bailey ex Core
  • Rubus facetus L.H.Bailey
  • Rubus fernaldianus L.H.Bailey
  • Rubus impos L.H.Bailey
  • Rubus independens L.H.Bailey
  • Rubus licitus L.H.Bailey
  • Rubus miriflorus L.H.Bailey
  • Rubus paulus L.H.Bailey
  • Rubus tennesseanus L.H.Bailey
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Rosaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a scrambling shrub.

Rubus alumnus (commonly known as Kittatinny Blackberry or Oldfield Blackberry) is a scrambling shrub belonging to the Rosaceae family. Indigenous to North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is part of the broad Rubus genus, encompassing over 1600 species globally.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Connecticut, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Québec, Rhode I., Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Netherlands, New Zealand North, Queensland

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