Mora
Rubus floribundus
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 4.5 m tall. The fruit are 2 cm long.
There are about 250 Rubus species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in the Andes between 2,200-3,100 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Andes, Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America (country/location of origin), Venezuela
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw. They are also used for drinks.
It is sometimes cultivated.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
It can be grown as hedges.
Its other names
Local names
Flora de mora, Mora grande de jugo
Synonyms
Rubus robustus C. Presl;