Rubus alpinus

Description

Rubus alpinus is a New World species of brambles in the rose family. It grows in Jamaica, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Colombia, Honduras, Panamá, Venezuela, and the 3 Guianas. Rubus alpinus is a perennial with purple stems with curved prickles. Leaves are compound with 3 or 5 leaflets. Flowers are white. Fruits are hairless, the drupelets falling off separately.