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species 16,471 observations

Dwarf Raspberry

Rubus pubescens

Status
native
Keystone
114 caterpillar species raised on Rubus ground covers
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

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395 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Oblique-banded Leafroller Moth, Fruit-tree Leafroller Moth, Dusky Leafroller Moth, Impressive Dagger 114
  • Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Acmaeodera tubulus, Agromyza vockerothi, Blackberry Gall Midge, Red-necked Cane Borer 9
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Virginia Opossum, Common Raccoon, Red Fox, Striped Skunk 72
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Black-tailed Bumble Bee, Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Milwaukee Mining Bee 200

Children

  • Creeping Red Raspberry
  • Dwarf Red Raspberry

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Ground covers
Light
Full sun Part shade Full shade
Moisture
Dry Moist Wet
Water use
High
Drought tolerant
No
Plant type
Ground cover Perennial Wildflower

From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.

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