Wild blackberry, Amora-preta
Rubus sellowii
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A shrub with branches that are climbing. It has spines. The leaves are compound and have 3-5 leaflets. They are 4-7 cm long. The leaf stalk is 2-4 cm long. The flowers are white and in groups at the ends of branches. The fruit are red but turn black as they ripen.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows naturally along the edges of forests in high altitude regions in Brazil. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 1,400 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Brazil (country/location of origin), Paraguay, South America
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw and also used for sweets and jellies.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants are grown from seed.
Its other names
Local names
Amora-do-mato, Amorinha, Capinuriba preta, Drapaczyna, Jezynki, Mora, Mora del monte