DEWBERRY

dewberry, _rubus caesius_, a trailing plant, allied to the bramble, of the natural order rosaceae. it is common in woods, hedges and the borders of fields in england and other countries of europe. the leaves have three leaflets, are hairy beneath, and of a dusky green; the flowers which appear in june and july are white, or pale rose-coloured. the fruit is large, and closely embraced by the calyx, and consists of a few drupules, which are black, with a glaucous bloom; it has an agreeable acid taste.