Rubus vulcanicola
(Donn.Sm.) Rydb.
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Summary
Source: WikipediaRubus vulcanicola is an uncommon Central American species of brambles in the rose family. It has been found only in Panama and Costa Rica. The species was initially discovered on the sides of Volcán Poas in Costa Rica. Rubus vulcanicola is a prickly perennial. Leaves are compound with 3 or 5 leaflets. Flowers are pink or rose-colored. Fruits are black.
Description
A tropical bramble in the Rosaceae family with edible fruit.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Central America, Costa Rica, Mexico, Panama,
Notes
There are about 250 Rubus species.
Dangerous Lookalikes
This plant can be confused with the following toxic species. Always verify identification carefully before consuming any wild plant.
Red Baneberry
Actaea rubra
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Rubus vulcanicola
Rubus vulcanicola
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Red Baneberry: Short herbaceous plant (no thorns), berries on thick red stems, each berry has a single seed, compound sharply-toothed leaves.
Rubus vulcanicola: Thorny woody canes (brambles), aggregate berry made of many drupelets, berries pull easily from receptacle.
Synonyms
References (1)
- Altschul, S.V.R., 1973, Drugs and Foods from Little-known Plants. Notes in Harvard University Herbaria. Harvard Univ. Press. Massachusetts. no. 1415
