Also known as Ceylon Raspberry, Snowpeaks Raspberry, Dyctisperma lasiocarpus, Rubus bijugus
⚠ Declared: restricted
Status
Restricted
Growth form
shrub
Spread
birds
Declaration by state+
NSWrestrictedRegional recommended measure · Multiple regions
Rubus niveus
Mysore Raspberry is a fast-growing, invasive, prickly scrambling shrub that forms dense thickets. These thickets can smother and kill other plants, invade forests and other natural areas, make movement difficult for people and animals, injure people and animals, and reduce agricultural production. It was introduced to Australia for its high fruit production and is present on the North Coast of NSW.
Identify it
Field cues
01Prickly, arching or climbing shrub forming tangled thickets up to about 2m
02Whitish, powdery-coated stems with sharp prickles about 3–7mm long
03Leaves divided into 5–9 (sometimes 11) toothed leaflets, dark green above and pale/white-felted underneath
04Clusters of red to bright pink flowers in spring and summer
Distribution records are indicative. Always confirm current status with your state biosecurity authority.
Found in: bushland, grasslands, waterways, gardens, fence lines, disturbed areas, roadsides, agricultural land, coastal areas, forests.
This species forms dense, prickly thickets and can regrow from roots and plant fragments, so single-pass control commonly fails. Seed production is high and seeds can remain viable in soil for many years, increasing reinfestation risk. Effective management typically relies on combining methods and ensuring follow-up to prevent regrowth and new seedlings establishing.
1
Remove seedlings and small plants
Hand pull or dig out seedlings and small plants, ensuring the entire root system is removed to reduce regrowth.
2
Use targeted herbicide methods on established plants
Use spot spraying on accessible foliage and use cut-stump treatment where the base of stems can be safely accessed; focus on actively growing plants.
3
Recheck for regrowth
Inspect treated areas regularly and control any regrowth or new seedlings so infestations do not re-establish.
Use chemicals to the label. Always read the current APVMA-approved label before application.
Check permit conditions for your state, as some uses are limited to council or government staff.
Aquatic situations require products registered for use in or near water.
Why it matters
Impacts
Dense thickets restrict access
Plants form tangled, prickly thickets that make movement difficult for people and animals.
Injury risk
Sharp prickles can injure people and animals.
Biodiversity impact
Thickets can smother and kill other plants and invade forests and other natural areas.
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