Rubus 'The Haydock Bramble'


This map has been generated using a programme created by
John Lowell for the South Lancashire 'snapshot flora' 1995-2005.
A revised map needs to be created to show the additional records made since 2005.

Distribution:
Known to be frequent to locally common between Billinge, Croft and Boothstown.

Habitat:
Woodland borders, hedgerows and industrial spoil heaps.

Taxon Designation:
Local Endemic; South Lancashire Axiophyte.

Comments:
Similar to Rubus platyacanthus but with glands present in the panicle and with pricklets frequently present on the stems. Plants found in hedgerows at Whitley, Cheshire may be this species.