Creeping lawyer, Bush lawyer, Snow raspberry
Rubus parvus
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A vine which creeps along the ground. The stems are thorny. The leaves are undivided. They are long and narrow and have teeth and are slightly prickly. They are a bronze-green colour which becomes more distinct in cold weather. The flowers are white. The fruit are red and juicy compound berries. They are 2.5 cm long.
There are about 250 Rubus species.
Where it is found
It grows in dry and stony places in New Zealand. It grows in lowland forest in the NW of South Island in New Zealand. It will grow in most soils that have good drainage.
Countries/locations it is found in
New Zealand (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit, sap
How it is grown
Plants can be grown by seed or cuttings.