Rubus glaucifolius var. ganderi
Cuyamaca raspberry
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Family: Rosaceae
Conservation status: CNPS 3.1
Rubus glaucifolius var. ganderi (Cuyamaca raspberry) is a California plant in the Rosaceae family.
Identification and appearance
Key characters: Differentiators are not available at this time.
Bloom period
Rubus glaucifolius var. ganderi blooms May-Jun.
Conservation status
CNPS 3.1
How to tell it apart
vs Toxicodendron: Rubus has palmate leaves with 3-5 leaflets spreading from one point; poison oak has 3 leaflets arranged along a stem.; vs Ribes: Rubus stems are thorny or bristly canes; currants/gooseberries are unarmed or have sharp spines at nodes only.; vs Rosa: Rubus leaves are palmate (fingers from palm); rose leaves are pinnate (leaflets along a central stem).; vs Acer: Rubus has compound leaves with separate leaflets; maple leaves are single lobed blades.; vs Fragaria: Rubus grows as tall, arching canes; strawberries form low runners with flower stalks rising from base.
Frequently asked questions
When does Rubus glaucifolius var. ganderi bloom?
Rubus glaucifolius var. ganderi blooms May-Jun.
What plant family does Rubus glaucifolius var. ganderi belong to?
Rubus glaucifolius var. ganderi is in the Rosaceae family, genus Rubus.
Is Rubus glaucifolius var. ganderi rare or endangered?
Rubus glaucifolius var. ganderi carries California Rare Plant Rank 3.1, state rank S1.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Last updated 2026-10-07
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