Rubus plicatus facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Rubus plicatus
Scientific classification
Synonyms
Rubus aestivalis E.H.L.Krause Rubus affinis Weihe & Nees, p.p.676 Rubus avellanifolius Köhler ex Weihe Rubus corylifolius Hayne Rubus ernestibolli E.H.L.Krause Rubus exaltatus Dumort. Rubus fruticosus L. sens.str. Rubus holmiensis Gand. Rubus longipetiolatus Hülsen Rubus polymorphus K.F.Schimp. & Spenn. Rubus rosulentus P.J.Müll. Rubus spicifolius Boulay Rubus teutobergensis G.H.Loos

Rubus plicatus is a type of blackberry plant. It grows naturally in Europe. Like other blackberries, it produces tasty, dark berries.

How Scientists Name Plants

Scientists use a system called taxonomy to name and group all living things. This helps them understand how different plants and animals are related. Rubus plicatus is part of the Rubus group, which includes many kinds of berries like raspberries and blackberries.

The Name Game: Rubus plicatus

Sometimes, naming plants can be a bit tricky! For a long time, Rubus plicatus was often confused with another blackberry called Rubus fruticosus. Both names have been used for similar plants.

When scientists thought they were the same plant, the older name, Rubus fruticosus, was usually used. However, now many scientists see them as slightly different types of blackberries. This means Rubus plicatus is its own special species.