Rubus idaeus is a shrub approximately 1 to 2 m (3 to 5 ft) high; it grows wild in the underwoods or is cultivated in Europe, Asia and North America. The plant has short, stoloniferous rhizomes, erect stems, alternate branches, alternate leaves, white flowers and pendulous fruits that are red when ripe (August). The cultivated variety ripens a few months earlier. Raspberry has a sweet–sour flavor. Fermentation of the fresh juice yields raspberry wine. Usually synthetic flavors are added to the concentrated juices to improve yields. The berries are the parts most used, although the dried leaves are sometimes used in herbal tea.
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Raspberry is found in Europe, North America, and Asia.
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Botanical properties of raspberry concentrate (Rubus idaeus) are described as astringent and tonic. Raspberry concentrate is also added to cosmetics for its fragrance-enhancing ability. Some sources claim that there is no evidence of raspberries having any external value for enhancing the skin, and that they may increase allergenicity.
