Rubus allegheniensis Porter.

Common Blackberry

Description:

·        Plant is erect and arching up to 3 m tall with scattered broad-based prickles

·        Occasionally smaller bristles and stalked glands are present

·        Five leaflets are stalked and have a velvet-like covering of hair beneath

·        White flowers have five petals

·        Large fruit is of good quality

Habitat:

·        Sandy ground

·        Old fields

·        Open woodlands

·        Clearings

Distribution:

·        Near edge of cow pasture