Xian mao mei
Rubus adenophorus

Family: Rosaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 0.5-2 m tall. The young branches are brownish red. It has prickles which are broad at the base. The leaves often have 3 divisions. The leaf stalk is 5-8 cm long. The flowers are at or near the end of stalks. The fruit is 8-10 mm across.

There are about 700 Rubus species.

Where it is found

It is a warm temperate plant. It grows at low and medium elevations in mountain regions in southern China.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Rubus sagatus Focke;