Rubus pectinellus

Rubus pectinellus, commonly known as atibulnak, is a species of brambles in the rose family. It is native to Japan, southern China, Taiwan, and the Philippines. It usually grows in forests and valleys at elevations of. Atibulnak fruits are edible, either raw or cooked, and have a pleasant subacid flavor. The leaves are also eaten as a vegetable in the Philippines.

Description

Atibulnak is a small trailing woody shrub, usually around long. The leaves are either heart-shaped or with three lobes and have a rough and hairy texture with serrated margins. The leaves are around in diameter. They are borne alternate on the stems. Both the leaves and the stems are covered with small spines. It has white flowers around in diameter. These bear fruits around in diameter which turn bright red when ripe.