Rubus amplior

Rubus amplior
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Rosaceae
Genus: Rubus
Species: R. amplior
Binomial name
Rubus amplior
Rydb. 1913
Synonyms[1]
  • Rubus sapidus form grandifolius Focke 1891, name published without description, not Rubus grandifolius Salisb. 1797

Rubus amplior is an uncommon species of brambles in the rose family. It has been found only in Guatemala.[1]

Rubus amplior is a reclining perennial with purple stems and many curved prickles. Leaves are compound with 3 or 5 leaflets, a few hairs on the upper side but dense hairs underneath. Flowers are white. Fruits are dark purple.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Rydberg, Per Axel. 1913. North American Flora 22(5): 456

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