Rubus x neglectus
Purple Raspberry
Explore the size, hardiness, soil, light, edible uses and harvest period of Rubus x neglectus.
Plant photos
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Leafy Rubus × neglectus canes bearing ripening berries.
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Common names
3 names · 3 languages- EnglishYour language
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- Purple Raspberry
Other languages (2)
- Dutch
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- Paarse Framboos
- French
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- Framboise Pourpre
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
Partial shade, Full sun
Uses
Fruit
Dye
Description
Fruit - is eaten raw or cooked and used in pies, jams, and more.
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
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.
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Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.
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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: TaxonomyRelevant sections
- Taxonomy: COL 2026-08-20, NameUsage.tsv line 1160866, ID 4TM75: Rubus × neglectus Peck (accepted).
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