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.