A large genus of flowering plants in the rose family (Rosaceae), consisting of usually prickly shrubs. Brambles occur naturally throughout the world, especially in temperate areas, and a number are invasive species outside their native range. Many are widely cultivated for their fruits, including raspberries, blackberries, and hybrids such as loganberries and boysenberries.

Britannica Editors. "bramble". Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Sep. 2021, https://www.britannica.com/plant/bramble. Accessed 18 October 2026.