Rubus bohemo-polonicus (Rosaceae) - a new species of bramble from the Czech Republic and Poland

Abstract

Rubus bohemo-polonicus Travnicek & Zieliński, a regional species belonging to series Radula (Focke) Focke, is described from the Czech Republic and Poland. It differs from closely related species (R. radula Weihe, R. salisburgensis Focke ex Caflisch and R. indusiatus Focke) mainly by the almost glabrous stems and consistently white petals. Illustrations and a distribution map of the new species are provided.

Keywords

• Central Europe
• Czech Republic
• Poland
• Rubus bohemo-polonicus
• Rosaceae
• new species