A five-petal white Rubus glaucus flower with green filaments and brown anthers

Rubus glaucus (Andean Blackberry)

Name: Rubus glaucus (Andean Blackberry)
Address: CO

This plant is a perennial climbing shrub native from central Mexico to western Bolivia. It can grow up to approximately 10 feet in height, with round, prickly stems. The fruit starts green and turns dark purple when ripe, with a bittersweet taste. The fruits are used in juices, preserves and pastries. It thrives in the tropical highlands. Photographed in the eastern Andes mountain range of Colombia.

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Rubus glaucus flower with five white petals, numerous pale stamens and a green center tinged red

Bright red and dark red Rubus glaucus berries hanging from a bush

A Rubus glaucus branch with dark red berries

Rubus glaucus berries collected in a black bowl