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Rubus ferrugineus

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Rubus ferrugineus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Rosaceae
Genus: Rubus
Species:
R. ferrugineus
Binomial name
Rubus ferrugineus
Wikstr. 1827 not Griseb. 1866[1]

Rubus ferrugineus is a Caribbean species of brambles in the rose family. It has been found only on the island of Guadeloupe in the West Indies, part of the French Republic.[2]

Rubus ferrugineus is a perennial shrub or small tree with stems up to 6 meters (20 feet) tall, with curved prickles. Stems are covered with wool and armed with curved prickles. Leaves are compound with 3 or 5 leaflets. Flowers are white. Fruits are black and egg-shaped.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ Tropicos, Rubus ferrugineus
  2. ^ a b Rydberg, Per Axel. 1913. North American Flora 22(5): 449-450
  3. ^ Wikström, Johan Emanuel 1827. Kongliga Vetenskaps Academiens Handlingar