Rubus severus facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rubus severus |
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Scientific classification  |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Rosaceae |
| Genus: | Rubus |
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R. severus
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| Binomial name | |
| Rubus severus Brainerd ex Fernald
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Rubus severus is a type of flowering plant that belongs to the rose family. It is not very common. You can find it in parts of eastern Canada, like Nova Scotia. It also grows in the northeastern and north-central United States. This includes states like Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island.
About Rubus severus
Rubus severus is part of a large group of plants called Rubus. This group includes many well-known plants like blackberries and raspberries. It is a wild plant that grows in nature.
Understanding Rubus Plants
The way Rubus plants are related to each other is very complicated. It can be hard for scientists to decide which groups are separate species. This is because their genetics (their DNA) are very complex.
Many Rubus species, like Rubus severus, are rare. They only grow in small areas. More studies are needed to fully understand how these plants are classified. This is called their taxonomy.
How Rubus severus Might Have Formed
Some scientists think that Rubus severus might be a hybrid. A hybrid plant is created when two different types of plants mix their genes. This happens when they reproduce together.
It is thought that Rubus severus might have formed from a mix of R. setosus and R. flagellaris. This makes it a unique plant with a special history.
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 | Walter T. Bailey |
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