2 varieties in Australia, see Rubus ulmifolius var. ulmifolius profile for full description of plants in Victoria. Rubus ulmifolius var. anoplothyrsus Sudre occurs in Western Australia and South Australia. This variety is principally distinguished by the absence of prickles on stems.
Source:
Jeanes, J.A.; Jobson, P.C. (1996). Rosaceae. In: Walsh, N.G.; Entwisle, T.J., Flora of Victoria Vol. 3, Dicotyledons Winteraceae to Myrtaceae, pp. 556–585. Inkata Press, Melbourne.
