A thorny, spreading shrub up to 4 metres. It has trifoliate, bright green leaves (5–10 cm), yellow flowers (1–2 cm), and bright yellow edible berries (1–2 cm).

Asian Wild Raspberry

Rubus ellipticus

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Climate

Subtropical, temperate
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Country of origin

East Asia, Himalayas
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Region

KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga
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Conditions

forest edges, roadsides
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Category

NEMBA Category 1a