Thimbleberry, Maple-leaved berry
Rubus palmatus
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A shrub that loses its leaves during the year. It grows 1-2 m high. The branches are slender. They have prickles. The leaves are simple and have lobes arranged like fingers on a hand. There are 3-5 lobes. The leaves are 5-10 cm long by 3-5 cm wide. The leaves have coarse teeth. The leaves are softly hairy underneath and have prickles along the midrib. The leaf stalks are 2-4 cm long and have prickles. The flowers are white and occur singly. They are 3 cm across. The fruit is yellow and hangs down.
There are about 250 Rubus species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Japan, Korea
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten fresh. They are also made into wine.
Edible parts
Fruit