Rubus nelsonii is an uncommon Mexican species of brambles in the rose family. It has been found only in the State of Oaxaca in southern Mexico.[1][2][3]

Rubus nelsonii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Rosaceae
Genus: Rubus
Species:
R. nelsonii
Binomial name
Rubus nelsonii
Rydb. 1913

Rubus nelsonii is a perennial with stems up to 4 meters long, reclining on walls, rocks, or other vegetation. Stems are purple, hairy and with relatively few, weak curved prickles. Leaves are compound with 3 or 5 leaflets. Flowers are white. Fruits are dark purple.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Rydberg, Per Axel. 1913. North American Flora 22(5): 455-456
  2. ^ García-Mendoza, A. J. & J. A. Meave. 2011. Diversidad Florística de Oaxaca: de Musgos a Angispermas 1–351. Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad Universitaria
  3. ^ Tropicos, Rubus nelsonii Rydb.