One of a small group of species which comprise the so-called suberect brambles. In origin they are ancient hybrids between the true brambles or blackberries and the raspberry (Rubus idaeus). R. plicatus is found in wet woodland on cut-out bog, open rocky places and other habitats.
All names: Rubus plicatus Weihe & Nees
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