Rubus erythrocladus
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A spiny climbing shrub. It grows 1-3 m long. The leaves are compound with 3-5 leaflets. They are 6-10 cm long. The leaf stalk is 3-7 cm long. It has dense backward pointing spines. These are 3-4 mm long. The flowers are white. They are in groups near the ends of the branches. The compound fruit has small sweet drupelets.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows naturally in Brazil.
Countries/locations it is found in
Brazil (country/location of origin), South America
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw or used in jellies.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants are grown from seed.
Its other names
Local names
Amora verde, Capinuriba verde