Raspberry

The raspberry is the edible fruit of a multitude of plant species in the genus Rubus of the rose family, most of which are in the subgenus Idaeobatus. The name also applies to these plants themselves. Raspberries are perennial with woody stems.

This article is about the various species of raspberry in the plant genus Rubus. For the widely cultivated European red raspberry, see Rubus idaeus. For the eastern North American black raspberry, see Rubus occidentalis. For other uses, see Raspberry (disambiguation).

World production of raspberries in 2021 was 886,538 tonnes, led by Russia with 22% of the total. Raspberries are cultivated across northern Europe and North America and are eaten in various ways, including as whole fruit and in preserves, cakes, ice cream, and liqueurs. They are a rich source of vitamin C, manganese, and dietary fiber.

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