Rubus Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Rubus

Rubus fruticosus
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Division:	Magnoliophyta
Class:	Magnoliopsida
Order:	Rosales
Family:	Rosaceae
Genus:	Rubus L.

Rubus is a group of plants that includes many tasty fruits like raspberries, blackberries, and dewberries. These plants are part of the Rosaceae family, which also includes roses. You might notice that many Rubus plants have sharp points called prickles, much like roses do. Some other interesting Rubus plants are the cloudberry and salmonberry.

Discovering the Rubus Family
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Discovering the Rubus Family

The Rubus group is a genus of plants. A genus is like a big family of plants that are closely related. All Rubus plants share similar features, even though their fruits can look and taste very different. They are known for their delicious berries that grow in many parts of the world.

Where Rubus Plants Grow

Rubus plants can be found in many different places around the world. They often grow in forests, fields, and even in your backyard! These plants are very adaptable, meaning they can live in various climates, from cool, northern areas to warmer regions.

Types of Rubus Fruits

There are hundreds of different kinds of Rubus plants. Some of the most well-known include:

Raspberries: These are usually red, but can also be black, purple, or yellow. They are hollow inside when picked.
Blackberries: These are dark purple or black when ripe and are solid inside.
Dewberries: Similar to blackberries, but they often grow closer to the ground.
Cloudberries: These are orange-yellow berries that grow in cold, northern regions.
Salmonberries: Found in North America, these berries can be orange or red.

Plant Parts of Rubus

Most Rubus plants have stems that can be quite long and sometimes thorny. Their leaves are often made up of several smaller leaflets. The flowers of Rubus plants usually have five petals and can be white or pink. After the flowers are pollinated, they turn into the berries we love to eat!