Latin Name:
Rubus phoenicolasius maxim
Physical Description:
This shrub has distinctive red hairs and small spines, which give the stems a reddish color when seen from a distance. The leaves consist of three heart shaped leaflets. Similar to raspberries, Wineberry bushes bear bright red, unbelievably sweet and delicious fruit.
Usage:
Wineberries are often eaten fresh, but they also make great wine - that's where the name comes from!
Factoids:
Wineberry is a great example of one person's fruit being another person's weed. Due to its invasive nature, it is considered a significant pest of agricultural and natural ecosystems in many parts of the US.
