Rubus chamaemorus L.

Occurrence in 1953 as known
from preserved specimens (#) in
dao, can, and acadia herbaria, and
from sight records by D. Erskine
or reliable reports (O).
PLANTS OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND,CANADA
Rubus chamaemorus L.
(" Yellow-Berries1' of Morrissey.)
Black Marsh, 1 mile south of North Point,
Prince County.
On peat hummocks in a bog. Producing buds
and stolons under the moss. Fruit of large
yellowish fleshy drupelets, the maximum 14,
rarely more than 3 setting; flavour very mild.
No. 2162 Coll. D. Erskine July 28, 1953.
(5 rep.)
Division of Botany, Science Service
Department of Agriculture, Ottawa, Canada
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02865852