also: べにばないちご
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).
Rubus vernus grows wild in sunny mountainous areas.
The fruit of this Rubus vernus is edible.
Hiragana spelling, also common.
Kanji spelling; rarely used in practice.
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.