Bhuin ainselu, Bhalu kanda
Rubus griffithii

Family: Rosaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It is trailing and prickly. The leaves have stalks. They are alternate and have leafy structures near the base. They are divided into leaflets along the stalk. There are 3-5 leaflets which only have short stalks. These are oval and end in a sharp point. They have fine teeth. There is a hairy white layer underneath. The fruit have stalks. They are pinkish. The fruit is black when ripe.

Where it is found

In Nepal they grow between 1400-2400 m altitude. They grow in moist, shady places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Himalayas, India, Nepal, Northeastern India, Sikkim

How it is used for food

The ripe fruit are eaten fresh.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants are grown by root offshoots or seeds.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Rubus hexagynus Roxb.;