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Rosa rugosa

Ramanas Rose, Rugosa rose

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Common names

38 names · 25 languages
EnglishYour language
+2 more namesShow fewer names
  • Romany Rose[2]
  • Rugosa rose[2]
Other languages (24)
Dutch
  • Japanse bottelroos
  • Rimpelroos[2]
French
  • Rosier du Japon[2]
  • Rosier rugueux[2]
Belarusian
  • Ружа маршчыністая[2]
Bunun
Chinese (Simplified)
Chinese (Traditional)
Czech
  • růže svraskalá[2]
Danish
Estonian
  • kurdlehine kibuvits[2]
Finnish
  • kurtturuusu[2]
German
+2 more namesShow fewer names
  • Kartoffelrose[2]
  • Sylter Rose[2]
Hungarian
  • japán rózsa[2]
Japanese
  • ハマナス[2]
  • 浜茄子[2]
Korean
Latvian
  • Krokainā roze[2]
Lithuanian
  • Raukšlėtalapis erškėtis[2]
Norwegian
Polish
  • Róża pomarszczona[2]
Russian
  • Шиповник морщинистый[2]
Slovak
  • ruža vráskavá[2]
Spanish
  • Rosa japonesa[2]
Swedish
Turkish
  • Çizgili Yapraklı Gül[2]
Ukrainian
  • Троянда зморшкувата[2]
Sources & name notes (2)

Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.

[1] Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20 — Rosa rugosa Thunb. ↗

Common names from World Plants, version 26.05, reproduced in Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20. License: CC BY.

Source records
  • Japanese rose (EN) — VernacularName.tsv, line 168674; taxon 4TDX9.
  • Kartoffel-Rose (DE) — VernacularName.tsv, line 168675; taxon 4TDX9.
[2] Rosa rugosa — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy; common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • rugosa rose — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • Japanese rose — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • Ramanas rose — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • Romany Rose — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • Rosier rugueux — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • Rosier du Japon — results[0].names[7]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • Vresros — results[0].names[8]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • Kartoffel-Rose — results[0].names[9]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • ハマナス — results[0].names[10]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • růže svraskalá — results[0].names[11]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • rukkerose — results[0].names[12]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • Rynket rose — results[0].names[13]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • Raukšlėtalapis erškėtis — results[0].names[14]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • Beach Rose — results[0].names[15]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • Rimpelroos — results[0].names[16]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • kurdlehine kibuvits — results[0].names[17]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • Шиповник морщинистый — results[0].names[18]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • Rosa japonesa — results[0].names[19]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • rynkerose — results[0].names[20]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • 해당화 — results[0].names[21]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • kurtturuusu — results[0].names[22]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • Róża pomarszczona — results[0].names[23]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • Kartoffelrose — results[0].names[24]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • Kamtschatkarose — results[0].names[25]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • Japanrose — results[0].names[26]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • Sylter Rose — results[0].names[27]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • ruža vráskavá — results[0].names[29]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • 玫瑰 — results[0].names[30]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • Hybenrose — results[0].names[31]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • bala — results[0].names[32]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • 玫瑰 — results[0].names[33]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • Ружа маршчыністая — results[0].names[34]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • Троянда зморшкувата — results[0].names[35]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • japán rózsa — results[0].names[36]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • Krokainā roze — results[0].names[37]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • Çizgili Yapraklı Gül — results[0].names[38]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • 浜茄子 — results[0].names[39]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.

General information

Scientific name: Rosa rugosa
Accepted name (Kew): Rosa rugosa Thunb. View name reference ↗

Accepted in the cited Kew taxonomic treatment.

Sources [1] [2]
Botanical family: Rosaceae

Kew's family placement for the genus Rosa (WCVP v16).

Sources [1]
Also known as: Ramanas Rose, Rugosa rose
Images: Google Images

Plant characteristics

Layer: Shrub
Catalogue size class: Small
Height: 1.22–1.83 m

NC State landscape size range; converted from feet and inches. Size varies with site, age and management.

Sources [3]
Spread: 1.22–1.83 m

NC State landscape size range; converted from feet and inches. Size varies with site, age and management.

Sources [3]
Growth rate: Fast
Sources [3]
Foliage: Deciduous
Sources [3]
Growth habit: Arching, Dense, Erect, Mounding, Multi-stemmed, Rounded

Whole-plant habit and form as described by NC State.

Sources [3]

Growing conditions

USDA hardiness: 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b

USDA zones listed by NC State; winter survival does not establish reliable cropping.

Sources [3]
Soil moisture:
Well-drained, Moist

Moisture and drainage conditions listed by NC State.

Sources [3]
Soil:
High Organic Matter
Sources [3]
pH:
Acid (<6.0), Neutral (6.0-8.0)
Sources [3]
Light:
Full sun
Sources [3]

Uses

Edible parts:
Fruit, Flowers, Stem, Tea, Seed
Edibility rating:
(5)
Medicinal rating:
(2)
Functions:
Hedge, Fragrant

Description

Fruits: These fruits can be eaten both raw and cooked, and they are known for their sweet flavor. They are quite large, with a thick layer of flesh, and have a diameter of about 25 mm. Additionally, they are a source of vitamin C. Note that the seeds have tiny hairs that can cause irritation when eaten. The fruits can also be used to make tea rich in vitamin C. Flowers: The flowers of this plant can be eaten both raw and cooked, and they have an aromatic scent. They are often used in jelly and preserves. To avoid bitterness, it is recommended to remove the white underside of the petals. Young shoots: The young shoots of this plant can be cooked and are used as leafy greens. They are mainly harvested in the spring. Seeds: The seeds are a good source of vitamin E and can be ground into powder to be mixed with flour or added as a supplement to food. Again, it is important to remove the hairs on the seeds to prevent irritation. Tea can also be made from the leaves of this plant.

Harvest

Harvest starts: 01/09
Harvest ends: 31/10

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew World Checklist of Vascular Plants, version 16, extracted 4 June 2026
    Supports: Botanical familyTaxonomy
    Relevant sections
    • Botanical family: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 846416; name ID 2964569; Rosa L.. Family column.
    • Taxonomy: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 175180; name ID 2902118; Rosa rugosa Thunb..

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.

  2. Catalogue of Life Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20 — Rosa rugosa

    Taxonomic data from World Plants, version 26.05, reproduced in Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20.

    Supports: Taxonomy
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: COL 2026-08-20, NameUsage.tsv line 1155995, ID 4TDX9: Rosa rugosa Thunb. (accepted).

    Source checked on .

  3. NC State Extension, North Carolina State University Rosa rugosa — Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
    Supports: HeightSpreadGrowth rateFoliageGrowth habitLightSoil moistureSoil textureSoil pHUSDA hardiness
    Relevant sections
    • Height: Dimensions > Height; Height: 4 ft. 0 in. - 6 ft. 0 in.
    • Spread: Dimensions > Width; Width: 4 ft. 0 in. - 6 ft. 0 in.
    • Growth rate: Growth Rate
    • Foliage: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
    • Growth habit: Habit/Form
    • Light: Light
    • Soil moisture: Soil Drainage
    • Soil texture: Soil Texture
    • Soil pH: Soil pH
    • USDA hardiness: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone

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