Japanese strawberry-raspberry
Rubus illecebrosus
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A low bramble. The fruit are red.
There are about 250 Rubus species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It can be used as a ground cover near banks and streams. It suits hardiness zone 6.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Asia, China, Cuba, East Africa, Japan, Malawi, North America, USA, West Indies
How it is used for food
The fruit are usually made into preserves. They are too sour and bitter to eat raw. They are used for syrup, pies or jams.
It is a cultivated food plant.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Strawberry-raspberry, Balloonberry, Zarzamora