Rubus glandicaulis

Rubus glandicaulis is a North American species of flowering plant in the rose family. It is native to eastern and central Canada (Québec, Ontario, and the 3 Maritime Provinces) and the northeastern and north-central United States (Wisconsin, Michigan, New York, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine).[2]

Rubus glandicaulis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Rosaceae
Genus: Rubus
Species:
R. glandicaulis
Binomial name
Rubus glandicaulis
Blanch. 1906
Synonyms[1]
  • Rubus acadiensis L.H.Bailey
  • Rubus atwoodii L.H.Bailey
  • Rubus blakei L.H.Bailey
  • Rubus bracteoliferus Fernald
  • Rubus grandidens L.H.Bailey
  • Rubus montpelierensis Blanch. ex L.H.Bailey

Rubus glandicaulis is an erect shrub with perennial roots and hairy and prickly biennial shoots up to 6 feet (180 cm) tall. Leaves have 3 or 5 leaflets.[3]

The genetics of Rubus is extremely complex, so that it is difficult to decide on which groups should be recognized as species. There are many rare species with limited ranges such as this. Further study is suggested to clarify the taxonomy.[4]

References
  1. The Plant List, Rubus glandicaulis Blanch.
  2. Biota of North America Program 2014 county distribution map
  3. Blanchard, William Henry 1906. Rhodora 8(93): 172–173
  4. Flora of North America, Rubus Linnaeus, 1754. Bramble


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