Rubus linkianus

Rubus linkianus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Rosaceae
Genus: Rubus
Species: R. linkianus
Binomial name
Rubus linkianus
Ser. 1825
Synonyms[1][2]
  • Rubus paniculatus Schltdl. ex Link 1822, illegitimate homonym not Sm. 1819
  • Rubus hedycarpus f. linkianus Zabel

Rubus linkianus is a European species of brambles in the rose family. It is cultivated for its fruits and as an ornamental It is occasionally naturalized in scattered locations in the United States.[3][4]

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.[5]

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