Rubus nessensis
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A bramble.
There are about 250 Rubus species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Britain, Europe, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Poland, Russia, Scandinavia
How it is used for food
The fruit are cooked and used for jam. They are also eaten fresh. The leaves are dried and used for tea.
Edible parts
Fruit, leaves - tea
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Ezhevink, Kazene, Kumanika
Synonyms
Rubus suberectus (Sm.) Weihe;