''Rubus corchorifolius'' is an Asian species of

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native to Korea,

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, Vietnam, and

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. It is an erect shrub up to 3 meters tall with prickly stems. Leaves are simple, with pointed lobes near the base of the blade. Flowers are pink or white. The fruits are red and used to make jams, juice, and wine.Flora of China, ''Rubus corchorifolius'' Linnaeus f., 1782. 山莓 shan mei
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* corchorifolius Flora of China Flora of Eastern Asia Flora of Myanmar Flora of Vietnam Plants described in 1782 {{Rubus-stub