leafless tātarāmoa
foliage palette: mid-green
fruit & flower palette: cream
Rubus squarrosus | leafless tātarāmoa, leafless lawyer
This sparsely foliaged, vigorous climber, widespread in New Zealand, is easily recognised by its distinctive yellow prickles on leaf stalks and midribs, and its beautiful white spring flowers. It's a versatile plant for propagation by seed or cuttings.