Wild Raspberry

Rubus calycinus

Physical Characteristics

Rubus calycinus is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). It is in flower from June to July, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - Himalayas to S.W. China and Burma.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked[272]. The red to dark red fruit is up to 14mm in diameter[266]. It is possibly edible[177] - it certainly is not poisonous[K].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known