Rosaceae FAMILY

Rubus fockeanus

Edibility

2/5

Medicinal

0/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Rubus fockeanus is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with creeping, unarmed stems that form roots at almost every joint. The plant forms a mat of growth up to 20cm tall[ 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. , 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. ]. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food. It is occasionally grown as an ornamental in gardens.

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeE. Asia - southern China, northern India, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar

HabitatGrassy slopes, forests; at elevations from 2,000 - 4,000 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. ].