Rubus trifidus is
a deciduous shrub growing to 2-3m in height, inhabiting seashores or
the coasts in hilly districts; new branches have vellus hairs and
glandular hairs at first but vanish afterward. Leaves are alternate,
broad ovate blades, 6-12cm in both length and width, palmately cut
halfway in 3-7, bases heart-shaped, tips pointed, margins double
serrate. White, 3-4cm in diameter, flowers set themselves facing
upward. The fruit is approximately 1cm and spherical, mature in
light yellow to orange-yellow. Bloom time: April to May. |