What is another word for rubus?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈuːbəs] (IPA) 
Rubus refers to a group of flowering plants that belong to the Rosaceae family. They are commonly known as brambles and include blackberries, raspberries, and dewberries. Many synonyms of rubus exist, including thornberry, berry, cane fruit, and shrubberry. Thornberry refers to the prickly nature of the plant and the fruit. Berry is a general term used for small, edible fruits, and rubus berries are commonly referred to as such. Cane fruit refers to the woody stems of the plant, while shrubberry is a more general term that encompasses all berry-producing shrubs. No matter what you call them, rubus plants provide delicious fruits and are easy to grow and care for in a home garden.
