Rubus saxatilis

Rubus saxatilis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
(unranked):	Angiosperms
(unranked):	Eudicots
(unranked):	Rosids
Order:	Rosales
Family:	Rosaceae
Genus:	Rubus
Subgenus:	Cyclactis
Species:	R. saxatilis
Binomial name
Rubus saxatilis L.

Rubus saxatilis or Stone Bramble is a species of bramble found in Europe (south of Iceland and east of the Pyrenees) and temperate Asia to Japan.[1] The green stems are 20–60 cm tall and covered with minute needle-like prickles, and leaves are usually compound with three leaflets. The spherical fruit is red and 1–1.5 mm in diameter, and contains large stones.[2]

Uses

Edible Uses

According to some sources, it could be dangerous to eat it and at the same time drink alcohol, especially vermouth. It is said to cause allergic reactions.^{[citation needed]}

The berries are edible raw or cooked[3], and have an acid flavor[4], but are agreeable to the palate[5]. In Russian cuisine, they are eaten plain with sugar, honey, or milk, and can be used in preparation of kissel, kompot, juice, syrup, jams and jellies, and kvass.[6]

Medicinal Uses

A decoction of the root is useful in the treatment of relaxed bowels and dysentery, and also in treating the spasmodic stage of whooping cough. The leaves are astringent and a decoction is used to treat dysentery and some types of bleeding[7].

Other uses

A purple to dull blue dye can be obtained from the fruit[8].

External links

• http://www.eol.org/pages/632246
• http://www.plant-identification.co.uk/skye/rosaceae/rubus-saxatilis.htm
• http://www.pfaf.org/database/plants.php?Rubus+saxatilis
• http://www.habitas.org.uk/flora/species.asp?Item=3318
• "Stone bramble recipes (in Russian)"