Rubus multispinus

Rubus multispinus is uncommon North American species of brambles in the rose family. It grows in the northeastern United States (Maine, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut).[1][2]

Rubus multispinus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Rosaceae
Genus: Rubus
Species:
R. multispinus
Binomial name
Rubus multispinus
Blanch. 1907

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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