Rubus discolor (Rosaceae)

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Himalayan blackberry (Rubus discolor) is a spiny, woody bramble that grows as a sprawling bush which may reach heights of 13 feet. It bears white to pinkish flowers that become shiny black fruits.  (source)Rubus discolor was introduced to Hawaii as an ornamental plant and a backyard food crop. 

Species description or overview

Rubus discolor on Maui (Hawaii, USA): species information 
This report on the species Rubus discolor in Hawaii--with particular emphasis on its status on the island of Maui--includes information about the taxonomy, description, biology and ecology, distribution, control methods, and management recommendations, as well as references.

Taxonomy & nomenclature

ITIS nomenclature info for Rubus discolor
Nomenclatural information about Rubus discolor is provided by ITIS.

IPNI nomenclature info for Rubus discolor
Nomenclatural information about Rubus discolor is provided by The International Plant Names Index (IPNI).

Impacts

Images

Smithsonian Flora of the Hawaiian Islands info for Rubus discolor
The Smithsonian Flora of the Hawaiian Islands website presents information about Remya mauiensis in Hawaii.

Rubus discolor images from PIER
Images of Rubus discolor provided by the Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk project (PIER).

Distribution

Plants of Hawaii: Rubus discolor -- MAPS
Nomenclatural information about Tabebuia rosea is provided by ITIS.

Rubus discolor on Maui (Hawaii, USA): species information 
This report on the species Rubus discolor in Hawaii--with particular emphasis on its status on the island of Maui--includes information about the taxonomy, description, biology and ecology, distribution, control methods, and management recommendations, as well as references.

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