Like their name implies, mature red raspberries can typically be identified by the shade of red in
their color, although this red may veer toward the pinkish side. Among all commercially
cultivated raspberries, Rubus idaeus or European red raspberry is among the most common.

There are over 200 species of raspberries, all belonging to the scientific genus called

Rubus

Fortunately, however, many of the raspberry species that are grown commercially can be
placed into one of three basic groups: red raspberries, black raspberries, and purple
raspberries.