Rubus steudneri

Family: Rosaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 4 m tall. It has small curved prickles. The leaves are simple or can have 3 or 5 leaflets. The flowers are usually in a large group. The petals are pink. The fruit are orange or dark red.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya

How it is used for food

The ripe fruit are eaten raw.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Enjori, Garo, Gora, Hayena, Peyin, Sak "a", Shaqar

Synonyms

Rubus adenocomus (Focke) Gust.; Rubus adenophloeus (Focke) Gust.; Rubus scioanus Chiov.;