Rubus strigosus
Rubus strigosus
Rubus strigosus (pronunciation: /ˈruːbəs strɪˈɡoʊsəs/), also known as the American red raspberry or wild red raspberry, is a species of Rubus, native to North America.
Etymology
The genus name Rubus is derived from the Latin word rubus meaning "bramble" or "blackberry". The species name strigosus is derived from the Latin word strigosus meaning "having many bristles", referring to the plant's bristly stems.
Description
Rubus strigosus is a perennial plant with biennial stems. It grows up to 1-2 meters tall with pinnate leaves, each with three to five leaflets. The flowers are white, about 1-2 cm in diameter, and produce a red, edible fruit.
Related Terms
- Rubus: The genus to which Rubus strigosus belongs. It includes other species such as the blackberry and dewberry.
- Perennial plant: A type of plant that lives for more than two years. Rubus strigosus is a perennial plant.
- Biennial plant: A type of plant that takes two years to complete its biological lifecycle. The stems of Rubus strigosus are biennial.
- Pinnate: A term describing the arrangement of leaflets in a plant. Rubus strigosus has pinnate leaves.
- Edible fruit: A type of fruit that can be consumed by humans. The fruit of Rubus strigosus is edible.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Rubus strigosus
- Wikipedia's article - Rubus strigosus
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