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Raspberry

Rubus idaeus

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Common names

21 names

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

Catalogue language labels are reviewed separately from botanical source records.

English
  • American Red Raspberry
  • Blackberry[1]
  • common raspberry[3]
  • Dewberry[1]
  • domestic red raspberry[2]
  • European raspberry[2]
  • Raspberries[1]
  • Raspberry[1][2]
  • Red Raspberry[1][2]
Dutch
  • Framboos[2]
  • Gewone framboos[2]
French
  • Framboise
  • Framboisier[2]
  • Framboisier commun[2]
  • Ronce du mont Ida[2]
German
  • Echte Himbeere[2]
  • Himbeere[2]
Italian
Portuguese
  • Framboesa[2]
  • Framboeseira[2]
Spanish

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

[1] Rubus idaeus — Plant Toolbox common names ↗

NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox; English common names in a United States horticultural reference.

Source records
  • Raspberry — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(4); heading: Common Name(s):; Rubus idaeus.
  • Blackberry — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(1); heading: Common Name(s):; Rubus idaeus.
  • Dewberry — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(2); heading: Common Name(s):; Rubus idaeus.
  • Raspberries — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(3); heading: Common Name(s):; Rubus idaeus.
  • Red Raspberry — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(5); heading: Common Name(s):; Rubus idaeus.
[2] Rubus idaeus — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy. This is a common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • Raspberry — results[0].names[17]; taxon id 54436; Rubus idaeus.
  • Framboos — results[0].names[12]; taxon id 54436; Rubus idaeus.
  • Echte Himbeere — results[0].names[48]; taxon id 54436; Rubus idaeus.
  • Himbeere — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 54436; Rubus idaeus.
  • domestic red raspberry — results[0].names[39]; taxon id 54436; Rubus idaeus.
  • European raspberry — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 54436; Rubus idaeus.
  • red raspberry — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 54436; Rubus idaeus.
  • Frambuesa — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 54436; Rubus idaeus.
  • Framboisier — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 54436; Rubus idaeus.
  • Framboisier commun — results[0].names[47]; taxon id 54436; Rubus idaeus.
  • Ronce du mont Ida — results[0].names[52]; taxon id 54436; Rubus idaeus.
  • Lampone — results[0].names[29]; taxon id 54436; Rubus idaeus.
  • Gewone framboos — results[0].names[13]; taxon id 54436; Rubus idaeus.
  • Framboesa — results[0].names[8]; taxon id 54436; Rubus idaeus.
  • Framboeseira — results[0].names[7]; taxon id 54436; Rubus idaeus.
[3] Royal Horticultural Society — common names ↗

Names retained from the referenced botanical profile or table.

Source records
  • common raspberry — Page 4, column 2, row top 622 pt; common-name cell after Rubus idaeus.; Rubus idaeus.
Plant references

Source-backed information

Published observations for this plant. Each reference supports the information beside it.

Botanical family
Rosaceae

Genus-level classification for Rubus; this does not confirm the complete catalogue name.

Sources [1]
Taxonomy
NC State Extension publishes a profile under Rubus idaeus.

Profile-name match; no accepted-name status is asserted.

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Plant habit
Arching; Erect; Spreading

NC State Extension profile.

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Life cycle
Perennial

NC State Extension profile.

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Growth rate
Medium

NC State Extension profile.

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Foliage
Deciduous; Semi-evergreen

NC State Extension profile.

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Light
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day); Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

NC State Extension profile.

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Moisture and drainage
Good Drainage

NC State Extension profile.

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Soil texture
Clay; High Organic Matter; Loam (Silt); Sand

NC State Extension profile.

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Soil pH
Acid (<6.0)

NC State Extension profile. These source categories do not certify the catalogue’s numeric pH interval.

Sources [2]
Flowering season
Spring; Summer

NC State Extension profile. Seasons reflect the source region and do not verify the catalogue’s exact flowering months.

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Reported wildlife attraction
Listed as attracting: bees, butterflies, pollinators.

NC State Extension profile. Broad wildlife categories; this does not establish flower visits by a named bee species or quantify nectar and pollen.

Sources [2]
Pollinator guidance
RHS includes Rubus idaeus in its Plants for Pollinators guidance.

RHS planting guidance. Choose accessible flowers with pollen and nectar; reduced-resource and double-flowered forms may be unsuitable.

Sources [3]
Catalogue ratings

Who this plant supports

Honey bees

High suitability
Nectar value High
Pollen value High
Agroforestry database

Complete plant information

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Structure

Vegetation layer
Shrub
Size
Small
Dimensions
2.00 m high × 1.50 m wide
Growth rate
Moderate
Lifecycle
Perennial
Foliage
Deciduous

Site conditions

USDA hardiness
4-7
Moisture
Moist
Soil
Sandy, Loamy, Clay
pH
Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Light
Partial shade, Sun

Uses

Edible parts
Leaves, Fruit, Coffee, Stem, Tea, Root
Functions
Cosmetic, Dye, Paper
Edibility
5 out of 5
Medicinal value
3 out of 5

Fruits: The fruits of this plant can be eaten both raw and cooked. They are delicious as a snack or can be used in various dishes such as pies and jam. Roots: The roots should be cooked thoroughly before consumption. Young shoots: The young, still tender shoots can be peeled and eaten both raw and cooked, similar to asparagus. These are harvested in the spring. Leaves: The dried leaves are ideal for making herbal tea.

Sources and references

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

Sources checked
  1. Catalogue of Life Rubus — Catalogue of Life COL26.8

    COL26.8 (2026-08-20). Contributing checklist: Synonymic Checklists of the Vascular Plants of the World. This is taxonomic evidence, not an independent ecological study.

    Supports: Botanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Botanical family: NameUsage.tsv line 1903590; ID 643JJ; rank genus; status accepted

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 4.0.

  2. NC State Extension Rubus idaeus — Plant Toolbox

    NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Growing conditions and seasons reflect its United States horticultural context.

    Supports: TaxonomyPlant habitLife cycleGrowth rateFoliageLightMoisture and drainageSoil textureSoil pHFlowering seasonReported wildlife attraction
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: Main botanical heading (h1)
    • Plant habit: Habit/Form
    • Life cycle: Life Cycle
    • Growth rate: Growth Rate
    • Foliage: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
    • Light: Light
    • Moisture and drainage: Soil Drainage
    • Soil texture: Soil Texture
    • Soil pH: Soil pH
    • Flowering season: Flower Bloom Time
    • Reported wildlife attraction: Attracts

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  3. Royal Horticultural Society RHS Plants for Pollinators — Garden Plants

    RHS planting guidance; applicable flower-form restrictions are retained. General recommendations do not measure local nectar or pollen production.

    Supports: Pollinator guidance
    Relevant sections
    • Pollinator guidance: Page 4, column 2, entry Rubus idaeus (top 622 pt)

    Source checked on .