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