Rubus crataegifolius, also called Korean raspberry (), is a species of raspberry native to East Asia.
Description It is a shrub growing to , rarely 3 m tall. The leaves are long and 5–8 cm broad, palmately lobed with three or five lobes, and a serrated margin.
The flowers are in diameter, with five white petals. The aggregate fruit is 1 cm diameter, made up of numerous drupelets.
Distribution and habitat The species is native to East Asia. It grows on forest margins and mountain slopes, in areas with moist and well-drained soil.
Uses Its fruit is used for food and is sometimes cultivated; the cultivar 'Jingu Jengal' has been selected for its large fruit.Plants for a Future :Rubus crataegifolius Root extracts have been found to contain substances with anti-inflammatory effects in mice.
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