Blackberry (Rubus spp.) (Nox)
Invasive Assessment | Impact Assessment | Potential Distribution | Present Distribution
Scientific name: Rubus fruticosus L. agg. (Presently undergoing taxonomic revision but encompasses R. cissburiensis, R. laciniatus, R. procerus, R. polyanthemus, R. rosaceus, R. selmeri, R. ulmifolius, and R. vestitus). Common Name: Blackberry, European blackberry. |
Additional information about Blackberry is located on the DPI website - including introduction, common and scientific names, origin and distribution, description, similar species, flowering period as well as lifecycle and dispersal.
 Blackberry fruit & foliage Photo: Mark Imhof |  Blackberry thicket Photo: Mark Imhof |
Related Links
Weed Identification Note for Blackberry - on the Weeds Australia website (external link). Information is provided on the generalised current distribution in Australia as well as other information such as origin, distinguishing features, dispersal etc.
Information on Blackberry in Australia is available on the Weeds Australia website (external link). This includes a Blackberry Strategic Plan as well as National Blackberry Program Newsletters.
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This document was last reviewed on 28/09/2011