Rubus lucens
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A stout shrub. It lies along the ground. It has small hooked prickles. The leaves have leaflets along the stalk with 3 leaflets. The flowers are pink. The fruit is fleshy and red.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in mountain valleys between 600-3,000 m above sea level. In Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Northeastern India, Philippines, SE Asia
How it is used for food
The ripe fruit are eaten.
Fruit are enjoyed.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
In China plants flower in June to August and fruit October to December.
Its other names
Local names
Jeheru poka, Mwiki pitai, Noga jhejheru