Rubus alnifolius
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Summary
Source: WikipediaRubus alnifolius is an uncommon Mexican species of brambles in the rose family. It has been found only in the State of Veracruz in eastern Mexico. The trailing or drooping perennial Rubus alnifolius has curved prickles. The leaves are complex, with three thick, leathery leaflets. The fruits are oblong and dark purple.
Description
A tropical shrub in the Rosaceae family.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Mexico,
Notes
The name is ambiguous.
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 alnifolius
Rubus alnifolius
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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 alnifolius: Thorny woody canes (brambles), aggregate berry made of many drupelets, berries pull easily from receptacle.
Also Known As
Mora, Zarza, Zarzamora
References (1)
- Segura, S., et al, 2018, The edible fruit species in Mexico. Genet Resour Crop Evol (2018) 65:1767–1793
