Northern Dewberry

Martha spotted this plant in a wooded area, near the railroad tracks, near the Fletcher Industrial Park and it was previously identified as a Wood Anemone. It appears to be a Northern Dewberry [Rubus flagellaris], a member of the Rose (Rosaceae) family. The latter photo shows the flower attached to a vine, which makes it more likely to be a Dewberry, see Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide, pages 330-331.

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

Northern Dewberries - 21 Apr 2013

Northern Dewberries – 21 Apr 2013

Northern Dewberry - 9 May 2013

Northern Dewberry – 9 May 2013