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Rubus argutus

Prickly Florida Blackberry, Sawtooth Blackberry
Other regional names: Southern Blackberry
  • Southern Blackberry
Also known as: Rubus abundiflorus L.H.Bailey +9 more
  • Rubus abundiflorus L.H.Bailey
  • Rubus betulifolius Small
  • Rubus floridensis L.H.Bailey
  • Rubus floridus Tratt.
  • Rubus incisifrons L.H.Bailey
  • Rubus koehnei H.Lév.
  • Rubus louisianus A.Berger
  • Rubus mauicola Focke
  • Rubus penetrans L.H.Bailey
  • Rubus rhodophyllus Rydb.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Rosaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a scrambling shrub.

Originating in North America, Rubus argutus (commonly known as Prickly Florida Blackberry or Sawtooth Blackberry) is a scrambling shrub belonging to the Rosaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode I., South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, 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)
Hawaii, Japan, New Zealand North

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