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Tai Pau Tsz Lak
Rubus platysepalus

Family: Rosaceae


What it is like

A shrub. It grows 2 m tall. It has a few recurved prickles. The leaves are simple and with lobes. They are 6-10 cm long by 5-9 cm wide. Flowers are in loose clusters near the ends of branches. The flowers are 1 cm across and the petals are white.

There are about 250 Rubus species.


Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows at low elevations.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


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