Rubus severus

Rubus severus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Rosaceae
Genus: Rubus
Species: R. severus
Binomial name
Rubus severus
Brainerd ex Fernald 1931
Synonyms[1]
  • Rubus jacens var. specialis L.H.Bailey
  • Rubus mainensis L.H.Bailey
  • Rubus rixosus L.H.Bailey

Rubus severus is an uncommon North American species of flowering plant in the rose family. It is found in eastern Canada (Nova Scotia) and the northeastern and north-central United States (Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Rhode Island).[2][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] Some studies have suggested that R. severus may have originated as a hybrid between R. setosus and R. flagellaris. [5]

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