Rubus novanglicus
Rubus novanglicus is an uncommon North American species of flowering plant in the rose family. It grows in northeastern United States, having been found only in the State of Connecticut.[1][2]
| Rubus novanglicus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Rosaceae |
| Genus: | Rubus |
| Species: | R. novanglicus |
| Binomial name | |
| Rubus novanglicus L.H.Bailey 1932 | |
The name "novanglicus" means "New England," referring to the 6-state region of which Connecticut is a part.
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.[3] Some studies have suggested that R. novanglicus may have originated as a hybrid between R. hispidus and R. canadensis. [4]
References
- Biota of North America Program 2014 county distribution map
- Bailey, Liberty Hyde 1932. Gentes Herbarum; Occasional Papers on the Kinds of Plants 2(6): 353–354, figure 163
- Flora of North America, Rubus Linnaeus, 1754. Bramble
- Flora of North America, Rubus canadensis Linnaeus, 1753. Canadian or smooth highbush blackberry, ronce du Canada
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