Rosa canina
Plant Details
Plant Properties
Growth conditions
Moist, Wet
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Acid Neutral Basic
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Fruit, Flowers, Coffee, Tea, Seed
Hedge, Bee plant, Fragrant
Description
Fruit: can be consumed both raw and cooked. The fruits are well-suited for making jam, syrup, and other delicacies. The syrup is popular as a dietary supplement, especially for babies. Dried fruits can be used for brewing tea. Frost makes the flesh softer and sweeter. The fruits are about 30 mm in diameter but have only a thin layer of flesh surrounding many seeds. Be cautious of the hairs on the seeds, which can cause irritation, so careful consumption is important. Seeds: the seeds are rich in vitamin E and can be ground and mixed with flour or used as a supplement. Be sure to remove the hairs from the seeds. Leaves: after drying, the leaves can be used as a coffee or tea substitute. Petals: can be eaten both raw and cooked. Note that the underside of a petal can be very bitter, so it is better to remove it. In China, the petals are eaten as a vegetable and used to make strongly scented jam.
Harvest Data
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
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Thymus vulgaris Common Thyme, Garden thyme, Wild Thyme |
Thyme repels pests and attracts pollinators, benefiting the growth of the rose. |
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Achillea millefolium Yarrow, Boreal yarrow, California yarrow, Giant yarrow, Coast yarrow, Western yarrow, Pacific yarrow |
Yarrow improves soil health and attracts beneficial insects that control pests. |
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Calendula officinalis Marigold, Pot marigold |
Marigold attracts pollinators and can deter nematodes, benefiting neighboring plants. |
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Rubus idaeus Raspberry |
Raspberries can provide shade and reduce competition while sharing nutrients with roses. |
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Tilia americana Basswood |
Spearmint repels pests like aphids and provides aromatic ground cover. |