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Rubus biflorus (Rubus biflorus)

Description

Rubus biflorus is a flowering plant in the genus Rubus (including raspberries & blackberries), in the family Rosaceae. It is a deciduous, suckering shrub, native to East Asia, growing 3m to 3.5m, which is grown ornamentally for its arching white thorny stems in Winter. The underside of the pinnate leaves also has a white bloom. The flowers are white, sometimes followed by edible yellow fruits. This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Rosales

            • Family: Rosaceae

              • Genus: Rubus