Rubus aethiopicus
R. A. Grah.
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Description
A shrub in the Rosaceae family growing on moist ground in tropical highlands at elevations between 2,600-3,000 m.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows on moist ground between 2,600-3,000 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia,
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 aethiopicus
Rubus aethiopicus
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Red Baneberry: Short herbaceous plant (no thorns), berries on thick red stems, each berry has a single seed, compound sharply-toothed leaves.
Rubus aethiopicus: Thorny woody canes (brambles), aggregate berry made of many drupelets, berries pull easily from receptacle.
Also Known As
Hinjaro
References (1)
- Lulekal, E., et al, 2011, Wild edible plants in Ethiopia: a review on their potential to combat food insecurity. Afrika Focus - Vol. 24, No 2. pp 71-121
