Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Compound, palmate with three to five leaflets; deciduous
Shape
Ovate to elliptical leaflets with an acuminate tip
Margin
Serrate to doubly serrate
Arrangement
Alternate with prickly petioles
Venation
Pinnate with prominent, raised veins on the lower surface
Key Features
Compound leaves with coarsely toothed margins and prominent veins, borne on prickly stems
Description
Scrambling deciduous shrub with arching, thorny stems bearing white or pinkish flowers followed by aggregate fruit transitioning from green to red to black
Habitat
Thickets, woodland edges, and disturbed areas in full sun to partial shade with moist, well-draining soil
Native Range
Native to Europe and Asia, and widely naturalized across temperate regions worldwide
Identified on 10/14/2026