Rubus philyrophyllus
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Summary
Source: WikipediaRubus philyrophyllus is an uncommon Mexican species of brambles in the rose family. It has been found only in the States of Puebla and Oaxaca in Mexico. Rubus philyrophyllus is a perennial shrub with straight prickles and many hairs. Leaves are compound with 3 leaflets.
Description
A shrub in the Rosaceae family found in tropical regions.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Mexico,
Notes
The name is ambiguous.
Dangerous Lookalikes
This plant can be confused with the following toxic species. Always verify identification carefully before consuming any wild plant.
Red Baneberry
Actaea rubra
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Rubus philyrophyllus
Rubus philyrophyllus
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Red Baneberry: Short herbaceous plant (no thorns), berries on thick red stems, each berry has a single seed, compound sharply-toothed leaves.
Rubus philyrophyllus: Thorny woody canes (brambles), aggregate berry made of many drupelets, berries pull easily from receptacle.
Also Known As
Zarzamora
References (1)
- Segura, S., et al, 2018, The edible fruit species in Mexico. Genet Resour Crop Evol (2018) 65:1767–1793
