Rubus sceleratus

Rubus sceleratus is a rare North American species of brambles in the rose family. It has been found only in Coös County in the state of New Hampshire in the northeastern United States.[1][2]

Rubus sceleratus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Rosaceae
Genus: Rubus
Species:
R. sceleratus
Binomial name
Rubus sceleratus

Rubus sceleratus is a prickly shrub up to 3 meters (10 feet) tall. Leaves are compound with 5 leaflets, green on the upper surface but white underneath because of a thick layer of wool. Fruits are very nearly spherical.[2]

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]

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