Rubus oklahomus explained

Rubus oklahomus is a North American species of flowering plants in the rose family. It has been found in Texas, and Oklahoma) in the south-central United States.[1] [2]

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.[3]

Notes and References

  1. http://bonap.net/MapGallery/County/Rubus%20oklahomus.png Biota of North America Program 2014 county distribution map
  2. Bailey, Liberty Hyde. 1932. Gentes Herbarum; Occasional Papers on the Kinds of Plants 2(6): 418
  3. http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=1&taxon_id=128837 Flora of North America, Rubus Linnaeus, 1754. Bramble