also: べにばないちご
noun
Rubus vernus (species of raspberry)
A specific species of raspberry native to Japan. Botanical term; in everyday contexts, often referred to simply as a type of キイチゴ (raspberry).
ベニバナイチゴは山地の日当たりの良い場所に自生する。
Rubus vernus grows wild in sunny mountainous areas.
このベニバナイチゴの実は食用になる。
The fruit of this Rubus vernus is edible.
キイチゴ is a general term for raspberries (Rubus species), while ベニバナイチゴ refers specifically to the species Rubus vernus.
Compound of 紅花 (benibana, 'safflower' or 'red flower') and 苺 (ichigo, 'strawberry'), referring to the plant's reddish flowers and berry-like fruit. The exact derivation is uncertain; the name likely describes its appearance.