Blackberry (Rubus spp.) | Triple 5 Plant Codex

# Blackberry (Rubus spp.) | Triple 5 Plant Codex ## Identification Block - **Accepted Scientific Name:** *Rubus spp.* - **Family:** Rosaceae - **Common Names:** Blackberry - **Scope Statement:** This page covers *Rubus spp.* in the context of the Triple 5 Plant Codex for riparian, wild, and woody forage management in TN/KY. ## Required Page Structure ### 1. Overview Blackberry is a native species relevant to wild forage and riparian systems in the Mid-South. It is classified under the Rosaceae family and is commonly identified in wild, native, woody contexts. ### 6. Toxicity and Animal Interaction - **Toxicity Level:** None - **Species Affected:** none - **Exposure Scenarios:** Risks associated with none toxicity level, especially for none. ### 11. Homestead Decision Guidance **Maintain.** Decision based on none toxicity and non-invasive status. ### 12. Source Reference Appendix - [USDA PLANTS Profile](https://plants.usda.gov/home/search?query=Rubus%20spp.) - [UT Extension - Riparian Management](https://utextension.tennessee.edu/) - [UK Extension - Forage Resources](https://forages.ca.uky.edu/) ## Structured Data - **Title:** Blackberry (Rubus spp.) | Triple 5 Plant Codex - **Slug:** blackberry - **Common Name:** Blackberry - **Scientific Name:** Rubus spp. - **Family:** Rosaceae - **Categories:** wild, native, woody - **Toxicity Level:** none - **Animals Affected:** none - **Invasive Status:** non-invasive - **Native Status:** native