Rubus corchorifolius

Rubus corchorifolius
(left to right) R. coreanus, R. thibetanus, R. corchorifolius[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Rosaceae
Genus: Rubus
Species: R. corchorifolius
Binomial name
Rubus corchorifolius
L.f. 1782
Synonyms

Rubus corchorifolius is an Asian species of raspberry native to Korea, Japan, China, Vietnam, and Myanmar. It is an erect shrub up to 3 meters tall with prickly stems. Leaves are simple, with pointed lobes near the base of the blade. Flowers are pink or white. The fruits are red and used to make jams, juice, and wine.[2]

References

  1. photo from Watson, William, Climbing plants Publisher: London [etc.] : T.C. & E.C. Jack Language
  2. Flora of China, Rubus corchorifolius Linnaeus f., 1782. 山莓 shan mei


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