Rubus lindebergii, P. J. Mueller

37. R. lindebergii P. J. Mueller View in CoL , Pollichia 16-17: 292 (1859).

Stems high-arching, then procumbent, branched, rather sulcate, sparsely hairy, glaucescent; prickles red-based, strong, patent or falcate. Leaflets 5, rather small, greyish above, softly pubescent to grey-tomentose beneath; terminal leaflet narrowly ellipticobovate, shortly cuspidate-acuminate, rounded at base, finely serrate; petiole long, bearing many large, hooked prickles. Inflorescence long, narrow, leafy above; middle branches divided near base, 2-3 arising together from the same axis; prickles numerous, strong, falcate. Sepals deflexed, ovate, whitetomentose; petals narrowly obovate, white or pinkish; stamens longer than the styles; carpels glabrous. 2/2 = 28. N.W. Europe. Br Da No Su. Related species include:

R. mercieri Genev. , Mém. Soc. Acad. (Angers) 24: 271 (1868). Br Ga He. Placed nearest to this species by Sudre, but nearer to 49 by Watson.