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Rubus runssorensis

Family: Rosaceae


What it is like

A scrambling shrub. It grows 6 m tall. It has long hanging branches. The flowering stems have hooked prickles. The leaves have leaflets with one at the end. The leaflets are broadly oval and 4-12 cm long by 3-7 cm wide. The flower petals are white to pale red. The fruit are 2 cm long and deep red but turning black as they ripen.

There are about 250 Rubus species.


Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Central Africa, Congo, East Africa


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


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