A vine growing wild, what type?

gypsysunrise

16 years ago

This thorny vine is growing near my home, and it came out of nowhere! lol Any idea what it is?

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Embothrium
16 years ago
A type of bramble (Rubus), probably a blackberry.
redneck_grower
16 years ago
Yup, looks like Rubus to me. The Himalayan species has completely taken over parts of California and the Northwest, smothering riparian native habitats. When I lived in Northern CAL, they came up all over my garden, esp. beneath fenceposts and under trees where the birds leave their droppings full of seeds. Nasty, nasty plant; hard to kill once established; wonderful berries you can eat right off the plant, or use in pies and preserves. Love 'em, and hate 'em!
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A vine growing wild, what type?

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Embothrium

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