Rubus insignis

Family: Rosaceae

What it is like

A creeping herb. The leaves are oblong to oval and deeply heart shaped at the base and narrowing to a short tip. There are irregular teeth along the edge. The leaf stalks are prickly. The flowers are in groups near the ends of branches.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Himalayas, India, Northeastern India

How it is used for food

The ripe fruit are sweet and are eaten. The leaves are chewed as a substitute for betel leaf.

Edible parts

Fruit, leaves - masticatory

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Chechenimri, Taptere

Synonyms

Rubus insignis var. ochraceus Focke; Rubus moluccanus var. insignis (Hook.f.) Kuntze;