Rubus schiedeanus
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Summary
Source: WikipediaRubus schiedeanus is a Mesoamerican species of brambles in the rose family. It grows in southern Mexico (Chiapas, Oaxaca, Veracruz) and Central America (Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Honduras). Rubus schiedeanus is a hairy and prickly perennial. Leaves are compound with 3 or 5 leaflets, thick and leathery. Flowers are white. Fruits are black.
Description
A tropical shrub in the Rosaceae family with small fruit measuring 1–1.5 cm long.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Central America, Mexico, Nicaragua,
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 schiedeanus
Rubus schiedeanus
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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 schiedeanus: 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
