Rubus discolor var. ulmifolius
Uses
Tunisia: fruits are gathered and eaten raw. If the harvest is abundant, a thick syrup is made to which honey is added. This is the only means of conserving the surplus.
Additional Information
- Name Authority:
- Auct.; Scand. ex Nym.; Gren. & Godr.; Weihe & Nees.
- Vernaculars:
- Arabic (plant): Allaiq, Landj, Chouq, Areq ahmar. Berber (plant): Tizoual, Inidjeb, Annejil, Akhlij, Achdirt, Amarha, Amodar, Chedremmou. Arabic (fruit, ripe): Tout ez zeroub, Tout el khela, Tout el ouachchi. Berber (fruit, ripe): Tabga, Tabra, Haberha.
- Misc:
- (Bouquet identifies this species as var. ulmifolius, however, the Index Kewensis lists Rubus ulmifolius, Schott in Oken; J. & C. Presl., as a separate species)