Purple-Flowering Raspberry

Purple-Flowering Raspberry[Rubus odoratus] found near mile marker 437 on the Blue Ridge Parkway on 25 July 2013. It’s a member of the Rose (Rosaceae) family. Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide, pages 308-309, says it blooms in summer in rocky woods and borders.

USDA Plants Listing: https://plants.usda.gov/home/plantProfile?symbol=RUOD

Purple-Flowering Raspberry on Blue Ridge Parkway - 25 July 2013

Purple-Flowering Raspberry on Blue Ridge Parkway – 25 July 2013