Rubus uhdeanus
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Summary
Source: WikipediaRubus uhdeanus is a Mexican species of brambles in the rose family. It is native to southern Mexico. Rubus uhdeanus is a perennial with light hair and a few small curved prickles. Leaves are compound with 3 leaflets. Flowers are white or pink. Fruits are black and elongated.
Description
A shrub in the rose family (Rosaceae) found in tropical regions.
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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
Walter Siegmund (talk)
Rubus uhdeanus
Rubus uhdeanus
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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 uhdeanus: Thorny woody canes (brambles), aggregate berry made of many drupelets, berries pull easily from receptacle.
Also Known As
Zarza agria, Zarza silvestre
References (1)
- Segura, S., et al, 2018, The edible fruit species in Mexico. Genet Resour Crop Evol (2018) 65:1767–1793
