Rubus nessensis is a species of bramble native to Northwestern Europe, including Great Britain and Ireland. Two subspecies are recognized: R. n. nessensis and R. n. cubirianus.[1]

Rubus nessensis
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Rosaceae
Genus: Rubus
Species:
R. nessensis
Binomial name
Rubus nessensis
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Description

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Rubus nessensis is an erect, arching shrub growing to a height of 2 (rarely 3) metres. In its more usual shaded habitat, its stem is green; plants exposed to more light have brownish stems. Purple, conical prickles are numerous on the stem. Leaves bear 5 to 7 leaflets, the terminal leaflet being around 10 cm long, among the largest in the genus. The fruit is dark red, thus distinguishing Rubus nessensis from other members of Rubus subgenus Rubus , except Rubus scissus, which lacks the conical prickles.[2]

Habitat and distribution

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Rubus nessensis is found in riverside woodland, where it can dominate the ground flora. It occurs widely across Northwestern Europe. In Great Britain it has a broad distribution, with strongholds along the south coast, in South Wales, and in Argyll. Most Irish records are from the eastern half of the country.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Oldstyle id: 3665c84dee40bbc282454d58a9ab5945". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000: Leiden, the Netherlands.
  2. ^ a b Edees, E.S., Newton, A. and Kent, D.H., 1988. Brambles of the British Isles. Ray Society.
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