Rubus khasianus
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Paris, Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle, MB
Description
A subtropical shrub in the Rosaceae family that grows in the undergrowth on forest edges.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant. It grows in the undergrowth on the edges of forests.
Where It Grows
Asia, India, Northeastern India,
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
Walter Siegmund (talk)
Rubus khasianus
Rubus khasianus
Paris, Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle, MB
Red Baneberry: Short herbaceous plant (no thorns), berries on thick red stems, each berry has a single seed, compound sharply-toothed leaves.
Rubus khasianus: Thorny woody canes (brambles), aggregate berry made of many drupelets, berries pull easily from receptacle.
Also Known As
Sohchieh, Soh-shiah
References (2)
- Phawa, G. M., Dkhar, E. K. & Marbaniang, D., 2019, Indigenous Wild Edible Plants of Bataw Village, East Jaintia Hills District, Meghalaya. International Journal of Arts, Science and Humanities. 7(2)
- Sawian, J. T., et al, 2007, Wild edible plants of Meghalaya, North-east India. Natural Product Radiance Vol. 6(5): p 421
