Bunut
Rubus elmeri
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A scrambling shrub armed with a few small spines. The leaves are toothed at the edge, heart shaped and vary from even edges to 3 or 5 lobes. The flowers are white and either on their own or borne in clusters. The berry is up to 1.5 cm across and is orange yellow.
There are about 250 Rubus species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It occurs in the Mountain Province in the Philippines where it is very common.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw.
Edible parts
Fruit