Rubus rolfei, syn. Rubus calycinoides, Rubus pentalobus
Emerald Carpet' raspberry, Creeping Bramble
Explore the size, hardiness, soil, light, edible uses and harvest period of Rubus rolfei, syn. Rubus calycinoides, Rubus pentalobus.
Common names
4 names · 3 languages- EnglishYour language
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- Creeping Bramble
- Emerald Carpet' raspberry
Other languages (2)
- Dutch
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- Kruipende framboos
- French
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- Ronce rampante
Sources & name notes
Names recorded in our plant catalogue, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.
General information
Plant characteristics
Growing conditions
Moist
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Shade, Partial shade, Full sun
Uses
Fruit
Dye, Ground cover
Description
Fruit can be eaten raw or cooked. The fruit is yellow to orange-red in color and has a diameter of up to 14 mm.
Harvest
Sources and references
References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
World Checklist of Vascular Plants, version 16, extracted 4 June 2026
Supports: Botanical family
Relevant sections
- Botanical family: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 372272; name ID 2976315; Rubus L.. Family column.
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Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Rubus rolfei S.Vidal
Supports: Taxonomy
Relevant sections
- Taxonomy: Name heading and taxonomic status; Rubus rolfei and R. pentalobus identify the creeping-bramble concept. The calycinoides usages attributed to Hayata map to that concept in Catalogue of Life; R. calycinoides Kuntze is a different species. Photo matching uses R. rolfei only.
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Rubus pentalobus Hayata
Supports: Taxonomy
Relevant sections
- Taxonomy: Taxonomic synonyms or horticultural name section. Rubus rolfei and R. pentalobus identify the creeping-bramble concept. The calycinoides usages attributed to Hayata map to that concept in Catalogue of Life; R. calycinoides Kuntze is a different species. Photo matching uses R. rolfei only.
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