noun
Rubus palmatus var. coptophyllus (a variety of raspberry)
A specific variety of raspberry native to Japan. The name refers to the maple-leaf shape of its foliage.
モミジイチゴは山地の林縁で見られる。
Rubus palmatus var. coptophyllus can be found at the edges of mountain forests.
モミジイチゴの実は食用になる。
The fruit of Rubus palmatus var. coptophyllus is edible.
A general term for raspberries and brambles, while モミジイチゴ refers to a specific variety.
From 紅葉 (もみじ, 'maple leaves') + 苺 (いちご, 'strawberry/berry'), referring to the maple-like shape of the leaves.