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.
![Photo of Brambles](images/large/brambles-full.jpg)
Photo by Dr. John Meade, weed scientist emeritus
Rutgers NJAES Cooperative Extension