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Brambles

Rubus

Photo of Brambles
Photo by Dr. John Meade, weed scientist emeritus
Rutgers NJAES Cooperative Extension

A generic term for several species of Rubus. They have hurtful spines and one viney, low-growing species is called "rip shin" for obvious reasons. These white flowered members of the rose family prefer disturbed ground and are commonly found along roadsides.

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Dr. John Meade
Weed Scientist Emeritus
Dept. of Plant Biology & Pathology
Rutgers, The State Univ. of NJ
59 Dudley Road
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8520

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