Rubus glaucus
Andean Blackberry, Andes Berry
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Rosaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing shrub.
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Rubus glaucus (commonly known as Andean blackberry or Andes berry) is a climbing shrub belonging to the Rosaceae family. Found natively in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with montane tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Rubus, which contains over 1600 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico Central, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Peru
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Galápagos