Yellow
Himalayan Raspberry - Rubus ellipticus
Family: Rosaceae

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Description
Yellow Himalayan raspberry is a shrub up to 2 m tall. It is clothed with
prickles and reddish hairs. The alternate leaves are compound with three
round to blunt leaflets 5-10 cm long. The undersides of the leaves are
lighter than the upper surface and covered with downy hairs. The flowers
are small, white with five petals. The fruit is a round yellow cluster
of druplets easily detaching from the receptacle.
Interesting facts
The prickly shrub invades native forests principally in pig-disturbed
habitats. The plant has underground shoots that contribute to its spread
and allow it to rapidly regenerate following a fire. The fruits are edible
and frugivorous birds spread the seeds. Himalayan raspberry can invade
disturbed habitats and displace other plant species.
Links to more information
This species is found invasive in the US only on the Big Island of Hawaii.
Website, video, and graphics by Rob Nelson
For more information on this plant or management please contact US Army Corp of Engineers
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