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Rubus

Rubus is a genus of plants in the family Rosaceae, subfamily Rosoideae. These plants have prickles like roses and are called brambles. Their fruit, called bramble fruit, is an aggregate of drupelets.

Rubus idaeus
Rubus fruticosus agg., commonly known as Blackberry

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