Rubus lineatus (syn. R. pulcherrimus) is an Asian species of bramble.
Description Growing from suckering stems to a maximum height and spread of , the semi-evergreen shrub has large, handsome palmate leaves with a contrasting white underside. Small white flowers appear in spring and summer, followed by red or yellow fruits in autumn, which require full sun to ripen.
Etymology The Latin specific epithet lineatus ("lined" or "striped") refers to the deep veining of the leaves.
Distribution and habitat It is native to eastern and southern Asia, in Tibet, China (Yunnan), Bhutan, north east India (Sikkim), Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal and north Vietnam.
Uses The ripened fruits may be edible and the plant is cultivated as an ornamental for temperate climates.
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