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Species Details
Rubus arcticus L.
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LeavesAlternate, palmately compound, leaflets in groups of 3, leaflets wedge-egg-shaped 5-33 mm long, 5-22 mm wide, margins toothed, abaxial surface green, slightly shiny, adaxial surface green, dull, hairy, reddish near margins
FlowersInflorescence solitary, terminal; flowers radially symmetric, hypanthium present; sepals 5, narrowly lance-shaped, reddish green below, 5-13 mm long, bent back, hairy, veiny; petals 5, lance-egg-shaped to spoon-shaped, 8-18 mm long, pink to rose; stamens numerous, reddish pink to pale yellow, filaments broad, flattened; pistils numerous, ovary superior, style slender
Fruits and SeedsAggregate of drupes, globe-shaped cluster, enlarged receptacle, 1 cm wide, red, fleshy; seeds tan, smooth
Scientific Name
Rubus arcticus L.
Common Name
arctic blackberry, dwarf raspberry
General Description
Perennial herb, 5-20 cm tall, reddish brown rhizomes
Leaves
Alternate, palmately compound, leaflets in groups of 3, leaflets wedge-egg-shaped 5-33 mm long, 5-22 mm wide, margins toothed, abaxial surface green, slightly shiny, adaxial surface green, dull, hairy, reddish near margins
Alternate, palmately compound, leaflets in groups of 3, leaflets wedge-egg-shaped 5-33 mm long, 5-22 mm wide, margins toothed, abaxial surface green, slightly shiny, adaxial surface green, dull, hairy, reddish near margins
Flowers
Inflorescence solitary, terminal; flowers radially symmetric, hypanthium present; sepals 5, narrowly lance-shaped, reddish green below, 5-13 mm long, bent back, hairy, veiny; petals 5, lance-egg-shaped to…
Inflorescence solitary, terminal; flowers radially symmetric, hypanthium present; sepals 5, narrowly lance-shaped, reddish green below, 5-13 mm long, bent back, hairy, veiny; petals 5, lance-egg-shaped to spoon-shaped, 8-18 mm long, pink to rose; stamens numerous, reddish pink to pale yellow, filaments broad, flattened; pistils numerous, ovary superior, style slender
Fruits and Seeds
Aggregate of drupes, globe-shaped cluster, enlarged receptacle, 1 cm wide, red, fleshy; seeds tan, smooth
Phenology
Flowers from mid May to mid August
Notes
Medical uses:
Native people used a tea made from the crushed roots of R. arcticus, as an eyewash.
Ethno-botanical uses:
The juicy fruits are edible and can be used to make jams or tea.
Range/Distribution
Alberta: throughout central and northern Alberta
CAN (BC, LB, MB, NF, NT, NU, ON, QC, SK, YT); USA (AK, CO, ME, MI, MN, MT, OR, WA, WY); FRA (SPM)
Citation
Page Citation for Rubus arcticus L.
Page Citation
"Species Details - Rubus arcticus L., University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/1-6683/12-19544. Accessed 07 Feb. 2025.
Specimen Information
There are 14 specimens of this Species.
114024 - Rubus arcticus L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namearctic blackberry, dwarf raspberry
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Yukon, Keele Peak
Date Collected1985-07-17
119605 - Rubus arcticus L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namearctic blackberry, dwarf raspberry
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Fort Saskatchewan
Date Collected1945-07-03
97993 - Rubus arcticus L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namearctic blackberry, dwarf raspberry
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Northwest Territories, Macmillan Pass
Date Collected1989-07-05
126020 - Rubus arcticus L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namearctic blackberry, dwarf raspberry
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Hoadley
Date Collected2010-06-22
130277 - Rubus arcticus L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namearctic blackberry, dwarf raspberry
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Kakwa Wildland Provincial Park, Deadhorse Meadows
Date Collected2006-07-12
130278 - Rubus arcticus L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namearctic blackberry, dwarf raspberry
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Elk Island National Park
Date Collected1952-05-19
130279 - Rubus arcticus L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namearctic blackberry, dwarf raspberry
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Wagner Natural Area
Date Collected1979-06-10
130280 - Rubus arcticus L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namearctic blackberry, dwarf raspberry
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, J.J. Collett Natural Area
Date Collected1979-08-10
137801 - Rubus arcticus L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namearctic blackberry, dwarf raspberry
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Northwest Territories, Lac de Gras
Date Collected2014-07-15
137363 - Rubus arcticus L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namearctic blackberry, dwarf raspberry
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Connor Creek
Date Collected2014-07-15
135207 - Rubus arcticus L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namearctic blackberry, dwarf raspberry
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Coyote Lake Nature Sanctuary
Date Collected2011-08-31
135842 - Rubus arcticus L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namearctic blackberry, dwarf raspberry
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Coyote Lake Nature Sanctuary
Date Collected2009-08-26
139924 - Rubus arcticus L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namearctic blackberry, dwarf raspberry
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area, Pinehurst Lake
Date Collected2012-06-24
141044 - Rubus arcticus L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namearctic blackberry, dwarf raspberry
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Grassland
Date Collected2016-06-23