Zarzamora, Cari-cari
Rubus boliviensis
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A creeping plant. It grows to 10 m long. It has spines which curve backwards. The leaves are alternate and with 3 leaflets. They are 3-6 cm long by 2-4 cm wide. The spines are 1-2 mm long. The leaflets are oval. The edges have irregular teeth. They are green on top and whitish underneath. The flowering stalk is in the axils of leaves. The fruit is a multiple fruit made up of many small seeded fruits joined together.
There are about 250 Rubus species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. In Bolivia it grows between 600-2500 m altitude.
Countries/locations it is found in
Andes, Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, South America (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten and also used for marmalade.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Mora pequena, Mora silvestre