Species
Rubus parvus
Etymology
Rubus: From the Latin meaning bramble
parvus: small
Common Name(s)
Creeping lawyer
Threat Status
Non Threatened
Status 2004
Non Threatened
Authority
Rubus parvus Buchanan
Family
Rosaceae
Flora Category
Vascular - Native
Distribution
Endemic. South Island only.
Main Flower Colour
White
Threats
Not Threatened
Chromosome No.
2n = 28
Endemic Taxon
Yes
Endemic Genus
No
Endemic Family
No
Where To Buy
Can be purchased from Oratia Native Plant Nurseries (info@oratianatives.co.nz).
Cultural Use/Importance
The sterile hybrid R. xbarkeri is often sold as this species, it can be distinguished by its trifoliolate leaves and lack of flowers. Its exact parentage remains unclear
This page last updated on 25 Mar 2011