Himalaya-berry, Himalayan blackberry, Himalayan giant blackberry
Rubus procerus

Family: Rosaceae

What it is like

A climber.

There are about 250 Rubus species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Balkans, Britain, Bulgaria, Caucasus, Europe, France, Georgia, Himalayas, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Mediterranean, Middle East, North America, Romania, Switzerland, Turkey, Türkiye, Ukraine, USA

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten raw. They are also dried. They can be used for cakes, pies and drinks.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Rubus armeniacus Focke; Rubus discolor auct.; Rubus praecox Bertol., nom. dub.;