Common Name: Himalayan Raspberry
Scientific Name: Rubus ellipticus
Family: Rosaceae
Nepali Name: Ainselu ( अैंसेलु )
Size: Upto 12 feet
Location: Sitapaila, Kathmandu
Found in the hilly regions of Nepal, this shrub grows in open areas and has spiny branches with oval sharp-toothed edged leaves. White flowers bloom around March and the fruits are golden yellow with a sweet taste when eaten raw.
Please feel free to comment below if the above species has been misidentified.
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