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Rubus roseus

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

Rubus roseus (mora silvestre)[1] is a species of bramble, a flowering plant in the rose family, native to the high elevations of the Andes regions of South America.[2]

Description

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R. roseus is a low arching clusters of shrubs that grows up to 2 meters (6 feet 7 inches). The fruits are edible and commonly used in drinks and dyes. Edible parts of the Rubus Roseus are the fruit and are sometimes exported to Britain.

References

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  1. ^ John H. Wiersema, Blanca León (2016). World Economic Plants: A Standard Reference, Second Edition CRC Press; p. 599; ISBN 1466576812. Accessed 19 February 2019
  2. ^ Rubus roseus - Poir. Plants For A Future; accessed 19 February 2019
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