Red raspberry
Rubus idaeus var. strigosus
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A raspberry. It is a shrub that has rhizomes. The stems can be 1.7 m long. Canes last 2 years. The leaves have 3-5 leaflets arranged like fingers on a hand. The fruit are red when ripe.
There are about 250 Rubus species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 2-6.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten fresh and used for jams, sauces and wine.
Edible parts
Fruit