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Etymology of Rubus sanctus: The name of the genus, "Rubus", comes from New Latin, and its first known use was in the 14th century. The generic name means "blackberry" in New Latin and was derived from the Latin word "ruber", meaning "red", for the color of the fruits. It is called "sanctus", meaning "sacred" because it was considered that the burning bush in the Biblical Moses story was a Rubus sanctus.
Two Rubus kinds, both species, are encountered in Cypriot nature.
This is a very common species in Cyprus, encountered at an altitude of up to 1525 metres. It is not seen in the eastern, central and southern Mesaoria region. It is found on roadsides, near torrents, streams and springs, at field limits (as a natural fence), in moist areas and in stony, deserted places. Its fruits are edible when black. Its flowering period is between June and October.
