Scientific name: | Rubus saxatilisL. | |
Swedish name: | Stenbär, jungfrubär, stenhallon | |
German name: | Steinbeere | |
Nederlandse naam: | Steenbraam | |
English name: | Stone Bramble | |
Family: | Rosaceae, Rose Family, Rosväxter |
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Life form: | Perennial herb | |
Stems: | Height 20–60 cm; covered with minute needle-like prickles | |
Leaves: | Trefingrade, compound with three leaflets | |
Flowers: | Inflorescence corymbs or clusters with 3-10 flowers; white petals | |
Flowering Period: | June | |
Fruits: | Spherical fruit is red and 1–1.5 mm in diameter, and contains large stones | |
Habitat: | All types of forests | |
Distribution: | Throughout the country |
Derivation of the botanical name: Rubus, bramble, - from ruber, red, an illusion to red dye obtained from fruits of some species. saxatilis, saxum, rock, stone.
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