Rubus creticus
Rubus creticus
- Native to:
- Afghanistan | Albania | Bulgaria | Cyprus | East Aegean Is. | Egypt | Greece | India | Iran | Iraq | Kriti | Krym | Lebanon-Syria | Libya | North Caucasus | NW. Balkan Pen. | Pakistan | Palestine | Saudi Arabia | Sinai | Transcaucasus | Türkiye | Türkiye-in-Europe | Turkmenistan
iNaturalist: © kphilley (iNaturalist #121165766)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rosaceae
- Genus:
- Rubus
- Species:
- Rubus creticus
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Vine
- Height:
- 200 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★★★ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, butterflies, small mammals
- Fall Color:
- red, orange
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 30–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 2-3 months to break dormancy.
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