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Rubus arcticus

Arctic Bramble, Arctic raspberry, Dwarf raspberry

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Common names

29 names · 17 languages
EnglishYour language
  • Arctic Bramble[1]
  • Arctic raspberry[1]
  • Dwarf raspberry
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  • Nagoonberry[1]
Other languages (16)
Dutch
  • Arctische braambes
  • Dwergbraam
  • Poolbraam
French
  • Framboise arctique[1]
  • Framboisier nain[1]
  • Ronce arctique
Chinese (Simplified)
  • 北悬钩子[1]
Chinese (Traditional)
  • 北懸鉤子[1]
  • 極地覆盆子[1]
Czech
  • ostružiník arktický[1]
Danish
  • Bjørnebær[1]
Estonian
  • mesimurakas[1]
  • soomurakas[1]
Finnish
Japanese
  • チシマイチゴ[1]
Korean
  • 함경딸기[1]
Mongolian
  • Туйлын бөөрөлзгөнө[1]
Norwegian
Polish
  • malina tekszla[1]
Russian
  • Княженика арктическая[1]
  • Княженика обыкновенная[1]
  • Малина арктическая[1]
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  • Поленика северная[1]
Slovak
  • ostružina arktická[1]
Swedish
Sources & name notes (1)

Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.

[1] Rubus arcticus — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy; common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • Arctic raspberry — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 121363; Rubus arcticus.
  • mesimarja — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 121363; Rubus arcticus.
  • Arctic Bramble — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 121363; Rubus arcticus.
  • Framboise arctique — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 121363; Rubus arcticus.
  • Framboisier nain — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 121363; Rubus arcticus.
  • Bjørnebær — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 121363; Rubus arcticus.
  • soomurakas — results[0].names[7]; taxon id 121363; Rubus arcticus.
  • mesimurakas — results[0].names[8]; taxon id 121363; Rubus arcticus.
  • Княженика обыкновенная — results[0].names[9]; taxon id 121363; Rubus arcticus.
  • Княженика арктическая — results[0].names[10]; taxon id 121363; Rubus arcticus.
  • åkerbær — results[0].names[11]; taxon id 121363; Rubus arcticus.
  • Малина арктическая — results[0].names[12]; taxon id 121363; Rubus arcticus.
  • Поленика северная — results[0].names[13]; taxon id 121363; Rubus arcticus.
  • チシマイチゴ — results[0].names[14]; taxon id 121363; Rubus arcticus.
  • ostružiník arktický — results[0].names[15]; taxon id 121363; Rubus arcticus.
  • åkerbär — results[0].names[16]; taxon id 121363; Rubus arcticus.
  • 北悬钩子 — results[0].names[17]; taxon id 121363; Rubus arcticus.
  • Туйлын бөөрөлзгөнө — results[0].names[18]; taxon id 121363; Rubus arcticus.
  • Nagoonberry — results[0].names[19]; taxon id 121363; Rubus arcticus.
  • malina tekszla — results[0].names[20]; taxon id 121363; Rubus arcticus.
  • ostružina arktická — results[0].names[21]; taxon id 121363; Rubus arcticus.
  • 極地覆盆子 — results[0].names[22]; taxon id 121363; Rubus arcticus.
  • 北懸鉤子 — results[0].names[23]; taxon id 121363; Rubus arcticus.
  • 함경딸기 — results[0].names[24]; taxon id 121363; Rubus arcticus.

General information

Scientific name: Rubus arcticus
Accepted name (Kew): Rubus arcticus L. View name reference ↗

Accepted in the cited Kew taxonomic treatment.

Sources [1] [2]
Botanical family: Rosaceae

Kew's family placement for the genus Rubus (WCVP v16).

Sources [1]
Also known as: Arctic Bramble, Arctic raspberry, Dwarf raspberry
Images: Google Images

Plant characteristics

Layer: Herbaceous, Ground cover
Catalogue size class: Small
Height: 0.20 m
Spread: 1.00 m
Growth rate: None
Foliage: Deciduous

Growing conditions

USDA hardiness: 2-7
Soil moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Full sun

Uses

Edible parts:
Flowers, Fruit, Tea
Edibility rating:
(5)
Medicinal rating:
(0)
Functions:
Dye

Description

The fruit of the Arctic bramble can be eaten both raw and cooked and is very sweet and juicy, with a taste reminiscent of pineapple. It is delightful to eat the fruit just as it is or to incorporate it into cakes, jams, and other dishes. Unfortunately, Arctic brambles are not abundantly produced in countries with mild winters, as they actually prefer cold winters. The flowers of the Arctic bramble can be eaten raw and have a sweet and delightful flavor. The fresh or dried leaves of this plant are often used as a substitute for coffee.

Harvest

Harvest starts: 15/07
Harvest ends: 15/08

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew World Checklist of Vascular Plants, version 16, extracted 4 June 2026
    Supports: Botanical familyTaxonomy
    Relevant sections
    • Botanical family: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 372272; name ID 2976315; Rubus L.. Family column.
    • Taxonomy: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 849807; name ID 2976997; Rubus arcticus L..

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.

  2. Catalogue of Life Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20 — Rubus arcticus

    Taxonomic data from World Plants, version 26.05, reproduced in Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20.

    Supports: Taxonomy
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: COL 2026-08-20, NameUsage.tsv line 2432207, ID 6X9JK: Rubus arcticus L. (accepted).

    Source checked on .