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Questions and Answers: 2022

Question: Hi, Would you help me to identify this plant seen in a grassy area adjacent to a saltwater march which …

  • Question

    Hi, Would you help me to identify this plant seen in a grassy area adjacent to a saltwater march which is adjacent to Woodneck Beach, Falmouth, Ma. on Cape Cod. Thank you so much for your time and assistance. Shannon

    Answer

    srferrando+, hello again. The plant with the five-petaled white flower is a species of Rubus subgenus Rubus (blackberry), a member of the rose family. I cannot tell you which species without images that display the leaves, prickles, and habit of the stems. I hope knowing the genus is helpful to you.