Rubus alaskensis explained

Rubus alaskensis, the Alaska blackberry, is a North American species of flowering plant in the rose family. It is native to Alaska and to western Canada (Yukon, Northwest Territory, British Columbia).^{[1] [2] [3]}

The genetics of Rubus is extremely complex, so that it is difficult to decide on which groups should be recognized as species. There are many rare species with limited ranges such as this. Further study is suggested to clarify the taxonomy.^[4]

Notes and References

1. http://bonap.net/MapGallery/State/Rubus%20alaskensis.png Biota of North America Program 2014 state-level distribution map
2. Bailey, Liberty Hyde. 1941. Gentes Herbarum; Occasional Papers on the Kinds of Plants 5(1): 30, figure 8
3. http://www.tropicos.org/Name/27802564 Tropicos, Rubus alaskensis L.H. Bailey
4. http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=1&taxon_id=128837 Flora of North America, Rubus Linnaeus, 1754. Bramble