Wild raspberry
Rubus calycinus

Family: Rosaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It has creeping somewhat woody stems 3 m long. They form roots at the nodes. The fruit are dark red and 14 mm across.

There are about 250 Rubus species.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in moist shady banks. In the Himalayas it grows between 2,200-2,800 m altitude. In Sichuan and Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Sikkim

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten raw or cooked.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Bhalu aisilo, Bhuin ainselu, Bin aselu

Synonyms

Rubus lobatus Wall.;