Rubus odoratus
- noun
- Specialized
- The garden features a large Rubus odoratus with bright purple flowers blooming in summer.
Examples
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Wildlife are attracted to the fruit of Rubus odoratus, which ripens in late July.
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The Rubus odoratus is often found in moist woodlands.
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She planted Rubus odoratus along the walkway for its decorative flowers and edible berries.
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Have you ever seen a Rubus odoratus in bloom?
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She planted Rubus odoratus along the walkway for its decorative flowers and edible berries.
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The garden features a large Rubus odoratus with bright purple flowers blooming in summer.
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Wildlife are attracted to the fruit of Rubus odoratus, which ripens in late July.
Synonyms
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A bush with bright pink or purple flowers and small red fruit like a tiny cup
A small bush with purple flowers and red fruit you can eat
Surface Forms
Morphology
Rubus + odoratus
This is a Latin binomial composed of a genus name (Rubus) and a species epithet; knowing 'Rubus' signals a raspberry/blackberry plant and the epithet (odoratus, ‘scented’) would suggest a scented species. However, the detailed horticultural meaning (showy purplish flowers, thimble-shaped fruit, common name purple‑flowering raspberry) is not directly derivable from the parts alone, so the relation is only partially transparent.
Etymology
Rubus odoratus comes from two Latin words: Rubus meaning 'raspberry' and odoratus meaning 'scented'. The name gives a picture of a scented raspberry bush with purple flowers and red, thimble-shaped fruit, so it helps you remember it is the purple-flowering raspberry.