''Rubus reflexus'' is a Chinese species of

brambles A bramble is any rough, tangled, prickly shrub, usually in the genus ''Rubus'', which grows blackberries, raspberries, or dewberries. "Bramble" is also used to describe other prickly shrubs, such as roses (''Rosa'' species). The fruits inclu ...

in the rose family. It has been found only in China (Provinces of

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, Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi, Taiwan, Yunnan, and Zhejiang). ''Rubus reflexus'' is a prickly shrub up to 2 meters (80 inches) tall. Leaves are simple (not compound), palmately lobed, covered with hairs. Flowers are white. Fruits are red.Flora of China, ''Rubus reflexus'' Ker Gawler, 1820. 锈毛莓 xiu mao mei
/ref>Ker Gawler, John Bellenden 1820. Botanical Register; 6: plate 461 + 2 subsequent unnumbered text pages
diagnosis in Latin, commentary in English, full-page color illustration of ''Rubus reflexus''

References

reflexus Plants described in 1820 Flora of China {{Rubus-stub