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Five-leaf Dwarf Bramble

Wildflower Journal Posted on 2026-04-06 by D. Smith2026-03-31

Five-leaf dwarf bramble (Rubus pedatus) is a low-growing shrub with creeping (thornless) stems.  Five veined and lobed leaves/leaflets help with identification before flowers emerge in early summer.   Small white flowers appear on slender stalks.

The flowers are small and easy-to-miss since they are low and may be hidden under other foliage.

Later in summer small red drupelets (raspberry-like) appear in clusters.    They are edible and sweet.

This shrub can be found in a wide variety of areas, but mostly commonly in damp forested areas with a later snowmelt.    I expect to see them on the sides of trails in the subalpine zone in the mountains.

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