Raspberry

Raspberries are aggregate fruits made of many tiny, juice-filled drupelets clustered around a central core.

Physical Characteristics

• Structure: Multi-lobed aggregate fruit that hollows out when picked from the receptacle.
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• Canes & Plant: Perennial woody shrubs (mostly Rubus idaeus) with prickly or hairy stems.
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• Colors: Varies by type—red (most common), golden/yellow (pale yellow), black (blackcaps), and purple (a red and black cross).

• Red Raspberries: A balanced mix of sweet and tart.