Re: Formosa Carpet Raspberry

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• To: woodyplants@mallorn.com
• Subject: Re: Formosa Carpet Raspberry
• From: "* L* P* <d*@olympus.net>
• Date: Sun, 03 May 1998 06:47:26 -0700
• References: <l03110704b170f63593d1@[169.207.132.51]>

Don Martinson wrote:
> 
> At a garden center, a friend of mine purchased what was labelled "Formosa
> Carpet Raspberry".
> This is supposed to be a low growing, ground cover with orange fruits.  It
> is supposedly hardy to -20F.  Can anyone give me any information on this
> plant, particularly the scientific (latin) name?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Don Martinson
> Milwaukee, Wisconsin
> dmartin@post.its.mcw.edu
> 
I believe it would be Rubus calycinoides.  A nice groundcover that is
evergreen with attractive foliage.  Fruit is edible, but not worth
seeking out.
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Port Angeles, WA  98362
(360) 417-2664
Zone 8
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