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.
Native raspberries can be seen here and there along mountain paths.
The fruit of the native raspberry is edible.
Katakana spelling is common for plant names; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare; the plant is usually referred to by its kana name.
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.