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| Rubus kashmiricus in Sofi, Khuroo, Lateef, Moochi et Wani, 2026. |
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.
Eudicots, Rosales, Species discovery, Systematic, Taxonomy
SAMEER A. SOFI, ANZAR AHMAD KHUROO, SHAGUFTA LATEEF, SHAKIR A. MOOCHI, AIJAZ A. WANI. 2026. Rubus kashmiricus (Rosaceae), A New Species from Kashmir Himalaya, India. Phytotaxa. 770(1); 20-28. DOI: doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.770.1.2 [2026-08-14]
