''Rubus frondisentis'' is an uncommon North American species of
flowering plant in the
rose family. It has been found in
Québec
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and in the northeastern United States (
Maine,
New Hampshire,
Vermont,
New York
New York most commonly refers to:
* New York City, the most populous city in the United States, located in the state of New York
* New York (state), a state in the northeastern United States
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).
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. Some studies have suggested that ''R. frondisentis'' may have originated as a hybrid between ''
R. allegheniensis'' and ''
R. setosus.''
References
frondisentis
Plants described in 1906
Flora of Quebec
Flora of the Northeastern United States
Flora without expected TNC conservation status
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