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.
Growing raspberries from seed is easy to do and it's much cheaper than buying raspberry canes at the nursery or garden center, although it does take a bit longer. Starting raspberries from seed will give you lots of plants, which means you'll have an abundant supply of fresh raspberries at harvest time.