Rubus paniculatus
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A straggling shrub. It grows about 5 m high. The leaves have stalks. They are alternate. They are 6-14 cm long and 5-10.5 cm wide. They are broadly oval to heart shaped. They have a long point. They have irregular teeth. They have soft white hairs underneath. The flowers have stalks. They also have bracts and are white. The fruit are red or black.
There are about 250 Rubus species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. In Nepal they grow between 1700-2900 m altitude. They grow on open hillsides. In Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Bhutan, China, Fiji, Himalayas, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, Pacific, Pakistan, SE Asia, Sikkim, Tibet
How it is used for food
The ripe fruit are eaten raw. They are sweet.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants are grown from root offshoots or seed.
Its other names
Local names
Bhalu ainselu, Aiselu, Buksi kanda, Chechenimri, Hisar, Kala akhi, Kala anchhu, Kala hisalu, Kalo ainselu, Kathula, Lal aakhae, Mlo palaha, Rukha aiselu, Tapatara, Thungs-ke-gre-mangs, Wagadrogadro, Wavuka