Status: Exotic
Synonyms:
Rubus discolor of NM reports
Rubus procerus auctores non P.J. Mueller ex Genevier
Rubus bifrons is a European native that has extensively escaped from gardens. Its large panicles of flowers terminate the flowering stems. The leaves are compound but small. The stem is armed with prickles. bifrons is found in shady, moist canyons. Thanks to Angie Barton for correctly identifying Rubus bifrons for us!
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Rubus bifrons, photo Russ Kleinman & Kelly Kindscher, Mogollon Mtns., Mineral Creek, July 7, 2007
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