Rosaceae FAMILY
Rubus irenaeus
Rubus irenaeus
Edibility
2/5
Medicinal
2/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Rubus irenaeus is an evergreen shrub producing a cluster of sparsely prickly, prostrate stems that can be 50 - 200cm long. The plant can form a dense mat of growth. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food and a medicine. It is sometimes grown as an ornamental in gardens, where it can be used as a ground cover[ 11 Title Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Vol 1 - 4 and Supplement. Publication Author Bean. W. Publisher Murray Year 1981 ISBN - Description A classic with a wealth of information on the plants, but poor on pictures. ].
Habitat & Origin
Origintemperate
Native RangeE. Asia - southern and eastern China
HabitatForests, slopes, forest understories with rich humus; at elevations from 500 - 1,500 metres[ 266 Title Flora of China Publication Author Website http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/ Publisher Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis. Year 1994 ISBN Description An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available. ].