Rubus rolfei, known as creeping raspberry, crinkle-leaf creeper,Oregon State University Department of Horticulture: Rubus calycinoides or Taiwanese creeping bramble,Perennial Ground Covers by David S. MacKenzie: Rubus calycinoides is a low-growing species of bramble. It is native to Taiwan and common in the horticultural trade.
Description White flowers are borne in early summer, followed by aggregate fruits. Creeping raspberry fruits are similar in appearance to blackberries or red raspberries, but differ in that their color is yellow to orangish-red.
Taxonomy The names Rubus pentalobus, R. hayata-koidzumii and R. calycinoides are considered taxonomic synonyms of Rubus rolfei. Rubus calycinoides, as described by Otto Kuntze, is a distinct species.
Distribution and habitat The species is originally from Taiwan, where it grows at high elevations.
Uses Plants are sometimes used to form a low growing, non-invasive, semi-evergreen to evergreen groundcover. Cultivars such as 'Emerald Carpet' are common in the plant trade.
The fruits are edible.
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