noun
native raspberry (Rubus parvifolius)
A species of raspberry native to East Asia, including Japan. The name literally means 'nursery-bed strawberry', possibly referring to its habitat.
ナワシロイチゴは山道のあちこちで見られる。
Native raspberries can be seen here and there along mountain paths.
ナワシロイチゴの実は食用になる。
The fruit of the native raspberry is edible.
The name 苗代苺 (なわしろいちご) literally means 'nursery-bed strawberry', likely from the plant's habitat. The exact derivation is uncertain.