Rubus kashmiricus

Rubus kashmiricus in Sofi, Khuroo, Lateef, Moochi et Wani, 2026, Phytotaxa 770(1):20-28;
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Rosa sp. Identification from kashmir: 5 images.

Sir kindly identify the species
Location:- Kashmir
Alt:- 1600 m

Rubus sp. Not Rosa


Rubus racemosus Roxb.


Appears so as per images and details at
https://efloraofindia.com/efi/rubus-niveus/


Rubus niveus Thunb., … ?


Rubus kashmiricus


Thanks and congrats, Sofi ji and Shakir ji, for publishing it as a new species as at


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References:
Novataxa
Rubus kashmiricus (Rosaceae), a new species from Kashmir Himalaya, India (Abstract: Rubus kashmiricus (Rosaceae), is described here as a new species from the Kashmir Himalaya, India. The species is distinct from its closely allied species R. niveus in possessing pedately-pinnate leaves on primocanes, 7–9-foliate with an obovate terminal leaflet, inflorescence paniculiform, flower larger (13–20 mm diam.), sepals reflexed at or after anthesis, petals spreading and non-overlapping, nearly equal in length to the sepals, stamens shorter than petals as well as carpels, ovary glabrous with a few hairs only at apex and fruit comprising 1–4 drupelets. Detailed photographic illustrations and comparison of its diagnostic characters with the allied taxa are provided to aid accurate identification.)

Updated on October 22, 2026

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