Rubus amplior is an uncommon species of brambles in the rose family. It has been found only in Guatemala.[1]

Rubus amplior
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Rosaceae
Genus: Rubus
Species:
R. amplior
Binomial name
Rubus amplior
Rydb. 1913
Synonyms[1]
  • Rubus sapidus form grandifolius Focke 1891, name published without description, not Rubus grandifolius Salisb. 1797

Rubus amplior is a reclining perennial with purple stems and many curved prickles. Leaves are compound with 3 or 5 leaflets, a few hairs on the upper side but dense hairs underneath. Flowers are white. Fruits are dark purple.[1]

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