Question: Native or not? Bristol county, MA. Edge of woods, mostly full sun. Round bright red stems, upright and arching. Some …
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Native or not? Bristol county, MA. Edge of woods, mostly full sun. Round bright red stems, upright and arching. Some sort of rubus? Can’t recall seeing berries/flowers during summer, but remember a “normal” type blackberry leaf. Area might’ve been cut last year, so these might be only 1 year of growth….about 2’-3’ long. Thorns are fairly straight. Thank you.
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Dear elmorain, hello to you. It does appear you have photographed a species of Rubus in the subgenus Rubus (blackberries). Most of these species are native to New England and most are part of the early successional flora that grows in clearings, disturbed spaces, regenerating fields, forest edges, etc. Best wishes.
