Rubus corchorifolius is an Asian species of raspberry.
| Rubus corchorifolius | |
|---|---|
| Left to right: R. coreanus, R. thibetanus, and R. corchorifolius[1] | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Spermatophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Rosaceae |
| Genus: | Rubus |
| Species: | R. corchorifolius |
| Binomial name | |
| Rubus corchorifolius L.f. 1782 | |
| Synonyms | |
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It is an erect shrub up to 3 metres (10 ft) tall with prickly stems. The leaves are simple, with pointed lobes near the base of the blade. The flowers are pink or white. The fruits are red.[2]
It is native to Korea, Japan, China, Vietnam, and Myanmar. The fruits can be used to make jams, juice, and wine.[2]
References
edit- ↑ photo from Watson, William, Climbing plants Publisher: London [etc.] : T.C. & E.C. Jack Language
- 1 2 Flora of China, Rubus corchorifolius Linnaeus f., 1782. 山莓 shan mei