Andean blackberry
Rubus glaucus
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 3 m high. The fruit are light red to dark purple. They are 3 cm long.
There are about 250 Rubus species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It suits the tropical highlands. It grows in areas with a well distributed medium rainfall. In Colombia it grows between 1,800-2,400 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Andes, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, North America, Panama, Peru, South America, USA, West Indies
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten with sugar and cream. They are used for conserves and for syrup. They are used for juice and desserts.
It is a cultivated food plant.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants can be grown by seeds or cuttings.
Plants grown from seed produce fruit in 2 years and in 1 year from cuttings. They last for 4 years.
Its other names
Local names
Andes-berry, Andes black raspberry, Ashpa mora, Mora, Mora de Castilla, Mora de monte, Zarzamora