Rubus glaucus Benth.

Rubus glaucus, commonly known as mora de Castilla or Andean raspberry, is a species of blackberry in the rose family. It is found in Latin America.

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Rubus glaucus is a perennial semi-erect climbing shrub. It consists of several round and spiny stems that form the corona of the plant, 1 to 2 centimetres (1⁄2 to 3⁄4 in) in diameter, and can grow up to 3 metres (10 ft). The leaves are trifoliate with serrated edges, dark green and white beam beneath. Both stems and leaves are covered by a white powder. The fruit is similar to a loganberry in terms of taste and utility. It is an ellipsoid compound drupe of 15 to 25 millimetres (5⁄8 to 1 in) at its widest diameter, weighing 3–5 grams, green when formed, becoming red when ripe and then dark and bright purple. It consists of small drupes attached to the receptacle when ripe and fleshy whitish rich in vitamin C, calcium and phosphorus, bittersweet, and suitable for juices, nectars, jams, jellies, ice cream, pastries and confectionery. Fruit production is continuous with two annual peaks. Plants reach maturity and produce fruit after the first year extending through the rest of the plant's life which can be 12 to 20 years. Similar species Rubus adenotrichos (Schltdl. 1839) wild blackberry Rubus bogotensis (Kunth, 1824) Black mulberry Rubus giganteus (Benth. 1846) Cat blackberry or Moor blackberry Rubus megalococcus (Focke, 1874) Small mora Rubus nubigenus (Kunth, 1824) Large mora

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