| Rubus ferrugineus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Rosaceae |
| Genus: | Rubus |
| Species: | R. ferrugineus |
| Binomial name | |
| Rubus ferrugineus | |
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
- ↑ Tropicos, Rubus ferrugineus
- 1 2 Rydberg, Per Axel. 1913. North American Flora 22(5): 449-450
- ↑ Wikström, Johan Emanuel 1827. Kongliga Vetenskaps Academiens Handlingar
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