Rosa carolina
Pasture Rose, Carolina rose
Explore the size, hardiness, soil, light, edible uses and harvest period of Rosa carolina.
General Information
Plant Properties
Growth conditions
Well-drained, Moist
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Partial shade, Full sun
Usage properties
Fruit, Flowers, Seed
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.