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Rubus spectabilis

Rubus spectabilis

9.9
A large raspberry bush from western North America with pinkish orange berries
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : frambuesa espectacular
  • Hikers often spot Rubus spectabilis due to its distinctive pinkish-orange berries.

Examples

  • The Rubus spectabilis blooms brightly along the forest edges in early spring.

  • Researchers studied the nutritional value of Rubus spectabilis in indigenous diets.

  • The Rubus spectabilis blooms beautifully in the spring.

  • Have you seen the Rubus spectabilis in the garden?

  • Hikers often spot Rubus spectabilis due to its distinctive pinkish-orange berries that stand out in the wild.

  • The flowers of Rubus spectabilis add a vibrant splash of color to the landscape during the spring season.

  • In North America, Rubus spectabilis is commonly seen growing in thickets and along trails.

Surface Forms

Rubus spectabilis singular
Rubus spectabilises plural

Morphology

Rubus + spectabilis

This is a Latin binomial taxonomic name rather than a compositional English phrase; the words function as a conventional label and do not transparently convey the descriptive meaning. The second element 'spectabilis' is not given as a known English word and even knowing 'Rubus' as a genus does not allow a B1 learner to infer the species' appearance or that it is a raspberry, so the meaning is not derivable from the parts.

Etymology

Rubus spectabilis may come from two Latin words: rubus meaning 'bramble' and spectabilis meaning 'showy'. So the name describes a 'showy bramble', a tall raspberry plant with bright flowers and pinkish-orange berries.