Himalayan Blackberry

Genus: Rubus

Species: armeniacus

Description: Sprawling, evergreen shrub of the Rose family. Shrub mounds up to 3 meters (10 ft) tall. Shrub has prickles and produces black fruit.

Where it grows: Grows in areas initially disturbed and then neglected by humans. Also grows in dense thickets, especially wet ones.

How it spreads: Seed spreads by birds and regenerates from sections of root stock.

What it threatens: May hinder medium to large sized mammals in gaining access to water, may also displace native plant species.

More information: Nature Conservancy website

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