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Rubus x neglectus

Purple Raspberry

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Common names

3 names · 3 languages
EnglishYour language
  • Purple Raspberry
Other languages (2)
Dutch
  • Paarse Framboos
French
  • Framboise Pourpre
Sources & name notes

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

General information

Scientific name: Rubus x neglectus
Accepted name (Kew): Rubus × neglectus View name reference ↗

Accepted in the cited taxonomic treatment. Botanical references may use alternative names.

Sources [1] [2]
Botanical family: Rosaceae

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

Sources [1]
Also known as: Purple Raspberry

Plant characteristics

Layer: Shrub
Catalogue size class: Small
Height: 2.00 m
Spread: - m
Growth rate: None
Foliage: Deciduous

Growing conditions

USDA hardiness: 4-9
Soil moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Uses

Edible parts:
Fruit
Edibility rating:
(2)
Medicinal rating:
(0)
Functions:
Dye

Description

Fruit - is eaten raw or cooked and used in pies, jams, and more.

Harvest

Harvest starts: 15/07
Harvest ends: 15/09

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: TaxonomyBotanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: WCVP version 16, wcvp_names.csv: Rubus × neglectus Peck, name ID 2984403, row 382567; Rubus neglectus P.J.Müll. ex Focke, name ID 2984404, row 382571
    • Botanical family: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 372272; name ID 2976315; Rubus L.. Family column.

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.

  2. Catalogue of Life Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20 — Rubus × neglectus

    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 1160866, ID 4TM75: Rubus × neglectus Peck (accepted).

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