Southern Dewberry

Rubus trivialis

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Basic Information

Family: Rosaceae

Genus: rubus

Plant ID (slug): rubus-trivialis

Numeric ID: 24428

USDA Hardiness: 5-9

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Rubus trivialis is a deciduous Shrub growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

South-eastern N. America - Virginia to Florida, west to Texas.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit - raw, cooked or used in jams, preserves etc[183]. Large and well-flavoured[2, 183]. The fruit is about 3cm long[200] and is very juicy[228] and sweet[235].

Medicinal Uses

Antihaemorrhoidal Antirheumatic Astringent Stomachic The root is astringent, stimulant and tonic[257]. An infusion can be used in the treatment of rheumatism and diarrhoea[257]. An infusion has been used as a wash for piles[257]. The washed root has been chewed as a treatment for a coated tongue[257]. The leaves are astringent[257]. An infusion can be used in the treatment of stomach complaints, rheumatism and diarrhoea[257].