Rosa carolina

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Rosa carolina
Also known as: Pasture Rose, Carolina rose
Images: Google Images

Plant Properties

Layer: Shrub
Format: Smal
Height: 1.50 m
Width: - m
Growth Rate: Fast
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-8
Soil Moisture:
Permeable, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Fruit, Flowers, Seed
Edibility:
(2)
Medicinal:
(1)
Features:
None

Description

Fruits - These fruits can be eaten both raw and cooked, but they have a sour taste. They can be processed into syrup and jam. The fruit has a diameter of about 8 mm, but contains many seeds with only a thin layer of pulp around them. Caution is advised when eating this fruit due to known hazards. Flowers - Flowers can be eaten both raw and cooked and are a tasty addition to salads. Usually, only the petals are eaten by removing the white base of the petal to avoid a bitter taste. The seeds are a good source of vitamin E and can be ground and added to flour or other foods as a supplement. Don’t forget to remove the seed fluff.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/09
End of Harvest: 31/10

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild Description
Broussonetia papyrifera
Paper Mulberry 		Improves biodiversity and creates a habitat for beneficial insects.
Cudrania tricuspidata
Silkworm Thorn, Storehousebush 		Enhances soil fertility and creates a symbiotic relationship.
Broussonetia kazinoki
Kozo 		Provides shade and reduces water evaporation in the soil.
Arbutus unedoxaera
Strawberry Tree 		Improves soil structure and nutrient availability for Rosa carolina.
Asimina triloba
Papaw 		Attracts pollinators that also benefit Rosa carolina.
Cydonia oblonga
Quince 		Acts as a natural pest deterrent while providing nutrients to Rosa carolina.
Diospyros kaki
Persimmon 		Provides additional shade and supports soil health through leaf litter.
Diospyros lotus
Date Plum 		Supports soil nutrient levels and attracts beneficial insects.
Diospyros virginiana
American Persimmon 		Provides a diverse habitat and encourages beneficial microbes in the soil.
Eriobotrya japonica
Loquat 		Provides additional cover for Rosa carolina and promotes healthy growth.
Ficus carica
Fig 		Improves pollination through attracting bees which benefit Rosa carolina.