Central China blackberry
Rubus flagelliflorus
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It can be climbing, lie along the ground or curve upwards. It develops roots at the branches where they touch the ground. It has curved prickles. The leaves are oval or heart shaped and 9-12 cm long by 6-8 cm wide. They are wavy and have shallow lobes. They are densely hairy underneath. The flowers are small and white. They are in clusters in the axils of the leaves. The fruit are half round and purple-black.
There are about 250 Rubus species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows on hills and valleys between 900-1,500 m above sea level. It is native to south western Hubei. In Sichuan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Taiwan
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit