Rubus roseus | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Rosales |
Family: | Rosaceae |
Genus: | Rubus |
Species: | R. roseus |
Binomial name | |
Rubus roseus Poir. |
Rubus roseus (mora silvestre) is a species of bramble, a flowering plant in the rose family, native to the high elevations of the Andes regions of South America.
Description
R. roseus is a low arching clusters of shrubs that grows up to 2 meters (6 feet 7 inches). The fruits are edible and commonly used in drinks and dyes. Edible parts of the Rubus Roseus are the fruit and are sometimes exported to Britain.
References
- John H. Wiersema, Blanca LeΓ³n (2016). World Economic Plants: A Standard Reference, Second Edition CRC Press; p. 599; ISBN 1466576812. Accessed 19 February 2019
- Rubus roseus - Poir. Plants For A Future; accessed 19 February 2019
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