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Rubus grayanus

Family: Rosaceae


What it is like

A shrub. It grows 2 m tall. The branches are brown and slightly angled. It only has a few prickles. The leaves are simple and oval. They are 7-10 cm long by 3-6 cm wide. Flowers occur singly at the ends of branches and are 2 cm across. The petals are red. The fruit is aggregate and yellowish-red. They are oval and 1-1.2 cm across.

There are about 250 Rubus species.


Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows in sunny areas on slopes, and in valleys near water. It grows between 300-1,100 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Japan


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown

In southern China plants flower in April to May and fruit in June to July.


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