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Rubus parvifolius

Japanese Raspberry

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Common names

19 names · 11 languages
EnglishYour language
  • Herbaceous Myrica[1]
  • Japanese Raspberry[1]
  • native raspberry[1]
+1 more nameShow fewer names
  • small-leaf bramble[1]
Other languages (10)
Dutch
  • Japanse framboos
  • Witte esdoornbraam
French
  • Framboisier du Japon
Chinese (Simplified)
Chinese (Traditional)
Estonian
  • väikeselehine vaarikas[1]
Finnish
  • idänvadelma[1]
Japanese
  • ナワシロイチゴ[1]
Korean
  • 멍석딸기[1]
Russian
  • Малина мелколистная[1]
Slovak
  • ostružina malolistá[1]
Sources & name notes (1)

Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.

[1] Rubus parvifolius — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy; common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • small-leaf bramble — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 51645; Rubus parvifolius.
  • 茅莓 — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 51645; Rubus parvifolius.
  • 草楊莓子 — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 51645; Rubus parvifolius.
  • Japanese Raspberry — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 51645; Rubus parvifolius.
  • Herbaceous Myrica — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 51645; Rubus parvifolius.
  • ナワシロイチゴ — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 51645; Rubus parvifolius.
  • 멍석딸기 — results[0].names[7]; taxon id 51645; Rubus parvifolius.
  • 紅梅消 — results[0].names[8]; taxon id 51645; Rubus parvifolius.
  • väikeselehine vaarikas — results[0].names[9]; taxon id 51645; Rubus parvifolius.
  • native raspberry — results[0].names[10]; taxon id 51645; Rubus parvifolius.
  • Малина мелколистная — results[0].names[11]; taxon id 51645; Rubus parvifolius.
  • 茅莓 — results[0].names[12]; taxon id 51645; Rubus parvifolius.
  • 茅莓悬钩子 — results[0].names[13]; taxon id 51645; Rubus parvifolius.
  • 红梅消 — results[0].names[14]; taxon id 51645; Rubus parvifolius.
  • idänvadelma — results[0].names[15]; taxon id 51645; Rubus parvifolius.
  • ostružina malolistá — results[0].names[16]; taxon id 51645; Rubus parvifolius.

General information

Scientific name: Rubus parvifolius
Accepted name (Kew): Rubus parvifolius L. View name reference ↗

Accepted in the cited Kew taxonomic treatment.

Sources [1]
Botanical family: Rosaceae

Kew's family placement for the genus Rubus (WCVP v16).

Sources [1]
Also known as: Japanese Raspberry
Images: Google Images

Plant characteristics

Layer: Shrub
Catalogue size class: Small
Height: 1.00 m
Spread: - m
Growth rate: None
Foliage: Deciduous

Leaf retention described in the New England flora.

Sources [2]

Growing conditions

USDA hardiness: 5-9
Soil moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Uses

Edible parts:
Fruit, Tea
Edibility rating:
(3)
Medicinal rating:
(1)
Functions:
Dye

Description

Fruit that is eaten both raw and cooked and is used in pies, jam, and other dishes. It is juicy and has a good taste. The fruit is small, but the individual droplets are relatively large. The young plant is sometimes used as a substitute for tea.

Harvest

Harvest starts: 15/07
Harvest ends: 15/09

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew World Checklist of Vascular Plants, version 16, extracted 4 June 2026
    Supports: Botanical familyTaxonomy
    Relevant sections
    • Botanical family: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 372272; name ID 2976315; Rubus L.. Family column.
    • Taxonomy: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 351772; name ID 2985216; Rubus parvifolius L..

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.

  2. Native Plant Trust; Go Botany Rubus parvifolius — Go Botany
    Supports: Foliage
    Relevant sections
    • Foliage: Leaf duration

    Source checked on .