Rubus harmonicus

Rubus harmonicus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Rosaceae
Genus: Rubus
Species: R. harmonicus
Binomial name
Rubus harmonicus
Fernald 1940

Rubus harmonicusis a rare North American species of flowering plant in the rose family. It is native to the eastern United States (Maine, West Virginia).[1][2]

The genetics of Rubus is extremely complex, so that it is difficult to decide on which groups should be recognized as species. There are many rare species with limited ranges such as this. Further study is suggested to clarify the taxonomy.[3] Some studies have suggested that R. harmonicus may have originated as a hybrid between R. setosus and R. hispidus.[4]

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