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R. sieboldii |
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Rubus sieboldii, or the Molucca Raspberry is a flowering plant found in the Rosaceae family. It is native to Australia, and parts of Asia, mainly in China and the Himalaya Mountains. The shrub was introduced to Hawaii.
Uses[]
The fruit is edible, and contains a large number of antioxidant power. The leaves are used to stimulate blood flow in the pelvic area and uterus, and to treat urinary tract infections.