| Scientific name: | Rubus idaeus L. | |
| Swedish name: | Hallon, Skogshallon | |
| German name: | Himbeere | |
| Nederlandse naam: | Framboos | |
| English name: | Red Raspberry, European Raspberry, Framboise | |
| Family: | Rosaceae, Rose family, Rosväxter |
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| Life form: | Shrub | |
| Stems: | Biennial stems or "canes" from its perennial root system; During first year, a new unbranched stem grows vigorously to its full height of about 150cm to about 250cm; Second year, the stem does not grow any taller, but produces several side shoots, which bear smaller leaves with three or five leaflets. | |
| Leaves: | Leaves are green with large pinnate leaves having five or seven leaflets. | |
| Flowers: | Five white petals | |
| Flowering Period: | June, July | |
| Fruits: | An aggregate of numerous drupelets around a central core. It is red, edible, sweet but tart-flavoured. | |
| Habitat: | Throughout the country |
Derivation of the botanical name: Rubus, bramble, - from ruber, red, an allusion to red dye obtained from fruits of some of the species. idaeus, 'from Ida', which is a mountain in Asia Minor.
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