Rubus corchorifolius

Rubus corchorifolius
Left to right: R. coreanus, R. thibetanus, and R. corchorifolius
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Rosaceae
Genus: Rubus
Species:
R. corchorifolius
Binomial name
Rubus corchorifolius
L.f. 1782
Synonyms
Synonymy
  • Rubus althaeoides Hance
  • Rubus arisanensis Hayata
  • Rubus arisanensis var. horishaensis Hayata
  • Rubus corchorifolius var. glaber Matsum.
  • Rubus corchorifolius f. glaber (Matsum.) Sugim.
  • Rubus corchorifolius var. oliveri (Miq.) Kuntze
  • Rubus corchorifolius var. villosus (Thunb.) Kuntze
  • Rubus involucratus Focke
  • Rubus kerriifolius H.Lév. & Vaniot
  • Rubus oliveri Miq.
  • Rubus otophorus Franch.
  • Rubus shinkoensis Hayata
  • Rubus suishaensis Hayata
  • Rubus suishanensis Hayata
  • Rubus vaniotii H.Lév.
  • Rubus villosus Thunb.

Rubus corchorifolius is an Asian species of raspberry.

It is an erect shrub up to 3 metres (10 ft) tall with prickly stems. The leaves are simple, with pointed lobes near the base of the blade. The flowers are pink or white. The fruits are red.

It is native to Korea, Japan, China, Vietnam, and Myanmar. The fruits can be used to make jams, juice, and wine.

References

  1. ↑ photo from Watson, William, Climbing plants Publisher: London [etc.] : T.C. & E.C. Jack Language
  2. 1 2 Flora of China, Rubus corchorifolius Linnaeus f., 1782. 山莓 shan mei