Strawberryleaf raspberry (Rubus pedatus, Pl. Icon. Ined. 3: t. 63 (1791))

Family: Rosaceae

Author: Sm.

Bibliography: Pl. Icon. Ined. 3: t. 63 (1791)

Year: 1791

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Rubus

Vegetable: False

Observations: Sakhalin to N. & C. Japan, Yukon to NW. U.S.A.

Description

Strawberryleaf raspberry, scientifically known as Rubus pedatus, is a captivating member of the Rosaceae family. First documented by botanist James Edward Smith in the notable work “Plantae Icones Ineditae” in 1791, Rubus pedatus has been a subject of enduring botanical interest.

This delicate and low-growing plant thrives in a range of geographical locales, stretching from the island of Sakhalin to northern and central parts of Japan, and extending across the Yukon down into the northwestern regions of the United States. Its adaptability to various climates and terrains highlights its resilience and ecological versatility.

Characterized by its five-petal flowers and strawberry-like leaves, hence its common name, the strawberryleaf raspberry bears small, juicy fruits that are beloved not only by local wildlife but also by foragers. Typically found in forested areas and on the edges of woodlands, Rubus pedatus prefers the moist, shaded environments that allow its tender shoots and leaves to flourish.

The plant’s significance extends beyond its aesthetic and ecological contributions. Indigenous communities and early settlers have historically relied on its nutritional fruits, providing a crucial food source during certain seasons.

In cultivating a place in both the wild and in the garden, the strawberryleaf raspberry demonstrates a harmonious blend of simplicity and elegance. Its modest yet vital presence in various ecosystems underscores the intricate web of plant life that sustains our natural world.

Common Names

Eng: strawberryleaf raspberry, five-leaved dwarf bramble, creeping raspberry, five-leaved bramble, strawberry bramble, strawberry-leaved raspberry
Fra: ronce à feuilles pédatifides
En: Strawberryleaf raspberry, Strawberry-Leaf Raspberry, Five-leaved bramble, Five-leaved dwarf bramble, Creeping raspberry, Strawberry bramble, Strawberry-leaved raspberry
Fr: Ronce à feuilles pédatifides

Synonyms

• Comaropsis pedata ((Sm.) DC. ex Ser.)
• Psychrobatia pedata ((Sm.) Greene)
• Dalibarda pedata ((Sm.) Stephan)
• Ametron pedatum ((Sm.) Raf.)

Distribution

• Alberta (native)
• British Columbia (native)
• Idaho (native)
• Japan (native)
• Kuril Is. (native)
• Montana (native)
• Oregon (native)
• Sakhalin (native)
• Washington (native)
• Yukon (native)

Additional Images

Flower

Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Walter Siegmund (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Walter Siegmund (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Walter Siegmund (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Walter Siegmund (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 4, 2022 by #MaryKingfishers MK (cc-by-sa)

Leaf

Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Walter Siegmund (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Walter Siegmund (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Walter Siegmund (cc-by-sa)

Taken Sep 19, 2019 by shan shanclaircurtis (cc-by-sa)

Taken Oct 2, 2021 by jimmysong (cc-by-sa)

Fruit

Taken Jul 19, 2020 by Christine Couturier (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 12, 2020 by Christi Cottrell (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 30, 2020 by Belinda Williams (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 5, 2013 by EOL − podiceps (cc-by-nc)

Taken Oct 2, 2021 by jimmysong (cc-by-sa)

Habit

Taken Jun 29, 2011 by EOL − Gerald and Buff Corsi (cc-by-nc-sa)

Taken May 31, 2015 by EOL − Jeff Lesh (cc-by-nc)

Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Franz Xaver (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Jason Hollinger (cc-by)

Taken Sep 9, 2006 by EOL − Caleb Slemmons (cc-by-nc)

Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/2993074)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:739019-1)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Rubus pedatus Sm.)

Specifications

Growth habit>: Subshrub, Forb/herb

Growth