Pinit
Rubus copelandii
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A scrambling spiny shrub. The leaves are either simple or compound with 2 to 3 leaflets which have a toothed edge. They are pointed at the tip and rounded at the base. The flowers are white and occur singly or in clusters. The berries are orange red and juicy but without much flavour.
There are about 250 Rubus species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in thickets in limestone formation at about 1300 m elevation. They occur only in Benguet, Mountain Province in the Philippines. It grows at the edges of forests between 1,700-2,450 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia
How it is used for food
The berries are eaten raw.
Edible parts
Fruit