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Rubus
Rubus (pronounced /ˈruːbəs/) is a large and diverse genus of flowering plants in the rose family, Rosaceae, subfamily Rosoideae. The name Rubus is derived from the Latin word for "bramble" or "blackberry".
Etymology
The term Rubus is derived from the Latin "ruber" meaning red, which is likely a reference to the color of the fruits or possibly the autumnal foliage color of some species.
Related Terms
- Rosaceae: The rose family, which includes Rubus.
- Rosoideae: The subfamily of the rose family that Rubus belongs to.
- Genus: A rank in the biological classification (taxonomy) that groups closely related species together. Rubus is a genus.
- Flowering plants: Plants that produce flowers, which are the reproductive structures of these plants. Rubus is a flowering plant.
- Bramble: A term often used to refer to rough, tangled, prickly shrubs, especially those in the Rubus genus.
- Blackberry: A type of fruit produced by many plants in the Rubus genus.
See Also
- Rubus fruticosus: The blackberry bush, a species in the Rubus genus.
- Rubus idaeus: The raspberry, another species in the Rubus genus.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Rubus
- Wikipedia's article - Rubus
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