Rubus occidentalis var. Stems rooting at the tips. The prickles are sharp, recurved and stout. Rubus is a complex genus.
Species are difficult to identify due to frequent hybridization and introgression.
Blackberry root tea was also part of the traditional pharmacopea for treatment of hemorrhaging and hemophilia. In the south, blackberry tea was mixed with whiskey to expel gas. The juice of raspberry fruits was used to flavor medicines. Its dense growth provides excellent cover.