Rubus hispidus, commonly known as the swamp dewberry, belongs to the genus of flowering plants in the rose family Rosaceae. This plant is native to North America and has several synonyms, including Rubus canadensis, Rubus hispidissimus, Rubus obtusifolius, and Rubus whitneyi. The swamp dewberry is a thorny shrub that produces edible blackberry-like fruits. In some regions, it is also known as the bristly dewberry or the hairy-fruited dewberry. The plant grows in moist areas such as swamps, riverbanks, and damp woods. The swamp dewberry can be an invasive species in some areas due to its aggressive growth.