What wild berry plant is this? New Jersey USA

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  1. herman

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    This is a wild berry found in northern new jersey in my back yard. It has a very citrus-taste and seems similar to a raspberry, but the fruits are almost sticky. Any ideas what plant this is?
     

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    lorax Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Rubus idaeus? Looks just like my Fallgold raspberries, which did exude sap (& got really sticky) when they were ready to eat.
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    It is a Rubus, but not R. idaeus, that doesn't have those very bristly sepals.
     
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    David in L A Active Member 10 Years

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    R. phoenicolasius?
     
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    Japanese wineberry. Identified as an invasive species from Asia (1890's) They are proliferating in our area this year (near Baltimore Maryland).
     
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    yes that seems to be the consensus reply from other forums as well. Those berries are great tasting I must say.
     
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    Not as sweet as the good old raspberry!
     
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