Rubus idaeopsis
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Description
A climbing shrub in the Rosaceae family found in subtropical regions, related to blackberries.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Himalayas India, Northeastern India, Sikkim,
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 idaeopsis
Rubus idaeopsis
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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 idaeopsis: Thorny woody canes (brambles), aggregate berry made of many drupelets, berries pull easily from receptacle.
Also Known As
Kanda kari, Lek aselu
References (1)
- Savita, et al, 2006, Studies on wild edible plants of ethnic people in east Sikkim. Asian J. of Bio Sci. (2006) Vol. 1 No. 2 : 117-125
