Rubus trifidus; a species of raspberry
A specific species of raspberry native to East Asia. The name is usually written in kana.
Rubus trifidus is a wild raspberry often seen along mountain paths.
Katakana spelling is common for plant names; usually written in kana.
Rare kanji spelling; the first character is not a standard botanical kanji for this plant.
Rare kanji spelling; the first character is not a standard botanical kanji for this plant.
The name likely derives from 梶 (かじ, paper mulberry) + 苺 (いちご, strawberry/berry), possibly referring to the leaf shape resembling that of the paper mulberry. The exact origin is uncertain.