Rubus nivalis, commonly known as snow raspberry, is a North American species of bramble.
Description Rubus nivalis is a small, prickly shrub up to tall, with stems creeping along the ground. The leaves are evergreen, long, either simple or with three lobes, rarely divided into three leaflets.
Blooming from June to September, the flowers are pink or magenta, with five petals. The fruit is a red berry with 3–10 drupelets.
Distribution and habitat The species is native to northwestern North America. It can be found in British Columbia, Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and far northern California.Calflora taxon report, University of California, Rubus nivalis Douglas, Snow bramble, snow dwarf bramble, snow raspberry It grows in shaded forests and moist soil.
Uses The berry is edible.
References
External links
Jepson manual Treatment University of Washington, Burke Museum