Rubus nelsonii
Appearance
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Rosales |
Family: | Rosaceae |
Genus: | Rubus |
Species: | R. nelsonii
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Binomial name | |
Rubus nelsonii Rydb. 1913
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Rubus nelsonii is an uncommon Mexican species of brambles in the rose family. It has been found only in the State of Oaxaca in southern Mexico.[1][2][3]
Rubus nelsonii is a perennial with stems up to 4 meters long, reclining on walls, rocks, or other vegetation. Stems are purple, hairy and with relatively few, weak curved prickles. Leaves are compound with 3 or 5 leaflets. Flowers are white. Fruits are dark purple.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Rydberg, Per Axel. 1913. North American Flora 22(5): 455-456
- ^ García-Mendoza, A. J. & J. A. Meave. 2011. Diversidad Florística de Oaxaca: de Musgos a Angispermas 1–351. Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad Universitaria
- ^ Tropicos, Rubus nelsonii Rydb.