Yü-shan raspberry
Rubus hayata-koidzumii

Family: Rosaceae

What it is like

A creeping herb. It forms a ground cover. The leaves are simple and opposite. They are dark green and heart shaped with deep lobes along the edge. The flowers are white and have 5 petals. The fruit are yellow.

There are about 250 Rubus species.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows at high altitudes.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Taiwan

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

It is fast growing.

Its other names

Local names

Hime-fuyuichigo

Synonyms

Rubus calycinoides Hayata, nom. illeg.;