Zhang ye fu pen zi
Rubus chingii
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It can be creeping. It grows up to 3 m tall. The branches are green when young and red to brown when older. The leaves are simple and 5-11 cm long by 5-13 cm wide. There are about 5 lobes. The flowers occur singly at the ends of branches. The flowers are 3-4 cm across. The fruit is aggregate and red. It is up to 2 cm across.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. In central China it grows between 500-1,000 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Japan
How it is used for food
The fruit are sweet and eaten fresh. They are also used for jam, jelly and drinks. They are also used for wine.
The fruit are popular.
Edible parts
Fruit