Rubus coriaceus

Rubus coriaceus is a species of flowering plant in the family Rosaceae. A scrambling subshrub with leathery leaves, it has been recorded growing in the high Andes of western South America at 3,900 m (12,800 ft) above sea level. Its fruit is delectable and is collected in the wild for sale in local markets.

Description

A tropical shrub in the Rosaceae family with edible fruit.

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Edible Uses

The fruit is eaten fresh and also used to make marmalade.

Traditional Uses

The fruit is eaten and also used for marmalade.

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Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Colombia, Ecuador, South America*,

Dangerous Lookalikes

This plant can be confused with the following toxic species. Always verify identification carefully before consuming any wild plant.

DEADLY

Red Baneberry

Actaea rubra

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Safe

Rubus coriaceus

Rubus coriaceus

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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 coriaceus: Thorny woody canes (brambles), aggregate berry made of many drupelets, berries pull easily from receptacle.

Also Known As

Mora gateadora, Wakra maki

References (3)

• Roa, J. A. G. & Boada, D. S. G., 2018, Fundación para el Fortalecimiento de la Fruticultura y Plantas Alimenticias no Convencionales en Colombia.
• Torre, de la, L., et al, 2008, Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador. Herbario QCA. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador. p 537
• Van den Eynden, V., et al, 2003, Wild Foods from South Ecuador. Economic Botany 57(4): 576-603

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