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Rubus kirungensis

Family: Rosaceae


What it is like

A scrambling shrub. It grows 2 m tall. The flowering branches are red and have prickles. The leaves are 4-23 cm long by 3-15 cm long they have 2-3 sections. The leaflets ae oval with irregular teeth. The flowers occur singly or in groups in the axils of leaves. The petals are white to pink. The fruit are 1.2 cm long and black. They are edible.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


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