species 40,353 observations
Southern Dewberry
Rubus trivialis
Field notes
Rubus trivialis, commonly known as southern dewberry, is a species of flowering plant in the rose family (Rosaceae). It is distinguished from northern dewberry (R. flagellaris) by its hispid stems. It is a perennial herb and blooms from March to April.
R. trivialis is native to the southern United States and northern Mexico. It has been observed within habitats such as tidal marshes, longleaf pinelands, and coastal hammocks, as well as within disturbed habitats such as alongside roads.
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Dusky Leafroller Moth, Raspberry Leafroller Moth, Old Man Dart, Oblique-banded Leafroller Moth
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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
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Podalonia robusta, Spotted Bird Grasshopper, Four-spotted Spittlebug, Wild Turkey
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Epaulette Metallic Sweat Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Brown-belted Bumble Bee, Two-spotted Bumble Bee
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Dry
- Water use
- Medium
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Resists
- Wet soil
- Habit
- Creeping
From NC State Extension, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.