Indian Raspberry

Namitha, I hope you get to visit the hills again. I come from India and my father's family came from Kodaikanal hills - lots of Tasmanian Blue gum and wattle - taken from Australia in the 1880s I think. Must say, these berries are not as sweet or "perfect" as store bought ones because they grow naturally and wild. Some when ripe turn yellow and often have tiny maggots...something to watch out for. still it was good fun eating berries in the wild !

They are nice to eat - especially the "ash raspberries" with deep maroon berries. The leaves are covered with fine hairs making them look ash-grey. We ate tons up in Kodaikanal hills as children. Nice series of pics Namitha.

Lovely.

lovely.would probably stain your hands if you crushed it!!