Species
Rubus squarrosus
Etymology
Rubus: From the Latin meaning bramble
Common Name(s)
Leafless lawyer, yellow-prickled lawyer
Threat Status
Non Threatened
Status 2004
Non Threatened
Authority
Rubus squarrosus Fritsch
Family
Rosaceae
Flora Category
Vascular - Native
Distribution
Endemic. North and South Islands, from Ahipara south (rare north of the Manawatu)
Main Flower Colour
Yellow
Other Flower Colour
White
Threats
Not Threatened but often local and uncommon over large parts of its potential range. Some northern populations are very vulnerable to habitat destruction
Chromosome No.
2n = 28
Endemic Taxon
Yes
Endemic Genus
No
Endemic Family
No
Where To Buy
Occasionally available from retail plant and specialist native plant nurseries.
This page last updated on 8 Apr 2013