Nepalese raspberry, Nhyalang
Rubus nepalensis

Family: Rosaceae

What it is like

A herb. It has creeping stems. The leaves are stalked. The leaves have 3 leaflets. These are broadly oval. They have a long point and double teeth. They are hairy on both surfaces. The flowers are white and nodding. The fruit are scarlet.

There are about 250 Rubus species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. In Nepal it grows from 2,100-3,200 m altitude. It grows on rocky ground along river banks.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Himalayas, India, Nepal, Northeastern India, Sikkim

How it is used for food

The ripe fruit are eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants are grown from root offshoots or seeds.

Its other names

Local names

Bhui ainselu, Gangoor, Sa palaha

Synonyms

Rubus barbatus Edgeworth; Rubus nutans Wall. ex G.Don; Rubus nutantiflorus Hara;