Andean Raspberry

Rubus adenotrichos — Rosaceae

Italiano: Lampone andino

Description

Andean Raspberry (Rubus adenotrichos) belongs to the Rosaceae family and is native to SouthAmerica. It thrives in Andean forest, paramo, 2000-3500m environments across regions including SouthAmerica. Botanically, Andean Raspberry is high-altitude Andean raspberry with hairy canes producing small intensely flavored red to dark purple berries.. The edible parts include Berries. With an edibility rating of 6/10, it ranks as a good wild food source. Harvesting is best done during August, July, October and September. Nutritionally, Andean Raspberry stands out for its Vitamin C (45.0mg, 50% DV), Vitamin K (30.0mg, 25% DV) and Vitamin E (1.0mg, 7% DV). It also provides 2.0g protein and 5.0g dietary fiber per 100g serving. In the kitchen, Andean Raspberry offers a Intense raspberry, slightly hairy texture, sweet-tart flavor profile. Pick when fully colored; wash gently; eat or cook. Common culinary applications include Fresh eating, Jams, Juice. Popular preparations include Eat fresh or cook into sauce for desserts. For storage, refrigerate fresh parts. Safety note: Canes very hairy; berries have subtle hairiness. Antinutrient content is minimal. Be aware that Verify identification before consumption. Safe lookalike species include Similar edible species. Always verify identification with at least three independent botanical sources before consumption.

🌿 Foraging Tips

Where to find: Grows in Andean forest, paramo, 2000-3500m across SouthAmerica.

🍳 Recipe: Eat fresh or cook into sauce for desserts

Preparation method: Pick when fully colored; wash gently; eat or cook
Flavor profile: Intense raspberry, slightly hairy texture, sweet-tart
Edible parts: Berries

This is one of the traditional ways to prepare this wild edible plant. Always ensure proper plant identification before cooking.

When to harvest: Best months: Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct.
Lookalike (safe): Similar edible species
⚠️ Lookalike (toxic): Verify identification before consumption
Tip: Always verify identification with multiple sources before consuming any wild plant. When in doubt, do not eat it.

Edibility

6/10
Toxicity: Canes very hairy; berries have subtle hairiness
Antinutrients: Minimal
Safe lookalikes: Similar edible species
Dangerous: Verify identification before consumption

Harvest Calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Edible parts: Bacche
Preparation: Pick when fully colored; wash gently; eat or cook
Flavor: Intense raspberry, slightly hairy texture, sweet-tart

Nutrition (per 100g)

Protein: 2.0g
Fat: 0.5g
Fiber: 5.0g
Vitamin C: 45.0mg (50%DV)
Vitamin A: 50mcg (5%DV)
Vitamin E: 1.0mg (6%DV)
Vitamin K: 30mcg (25%DV)
Folate (B9): 20mcg (5%DV)
Calcium: 30.0mg (2%DV)
Iron: 1.0mg (5%DV)
Magnesium: 20mg (4%DV)
Potassium: 200mg (4%DV)
Zinc: 0.3mg (2%DV)

Culinary Uses: Fresh eating, Jams, Juice Storage: Refrigerate fresh parts

Recipes

  • Eat fresh or cook into sauce for desserts

Where It Grows

Continent: SouthAmerica
Regions: SouthAmerica
Habitat: Andean forest, paramo, 2000-3500m
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Important: Always verify plant identification before consumption. This content is for informational purposes only. Consult reliable sources and experts before eating any wild plant. Improper identification can be dangerous.

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