Rubus kennedyanus facts for kids
Rubus kennedyanus is a special type of plant that belongs to the bramble family. You might know other brambles like blackberry or raspberry plants! This plant is part of the rose family, which includes many beautiful flowers and fruits.
Quick facts for kids Rubus kennedyanus |
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Rubus
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kennedyanus
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Meet the Kennedy's Bramble
The Rubus kennedyanus is a very rare plant. It was first described by a scientist named Merritt Lyndon Fernald in 1931. Scientists are still learning a lot about this unique bramble.
Where Does It Grow?
This rare plant is found in only a few places in North America. You can find it in eastern Canada, specifically in Québec and Newfoundland. It also grows in the north-central United States. There, you might spot it in Minnesota, Michigan, and Wisconsin.
What Does It Look Like?
The Kennedy's Bramble is a shrub that has many small, stiff hairs, making it feel bristly. Its leaves are quite interesting! Each leaf is made up of smaller parts called leaflets. There are usually 3 or 5 of these leaflets on each leaf.
- Each leaflet has an egg-like shape.
- They also have a special long, narrow tip at the very end.
When it blooms, the flowers of Rubus kennedyanus grow in small groups. You will usually see just 1 to 3 flowers together.
Why Is It Special?
The world of Rubus plants, which includes all brambles, is very complex for scientists to study. It can be hard to decide which groups of plants should be called their own species. There are many rare species like the Kennedy's Bramble that only grow in a few places. Scientists continue to study these plants to understand them better.
