Rosa villosa
Apple Rose
Explore the size, hardiness, soil, light, edible uses and harvest period of Rosa villosa.
Plant Properties
Growth conditions
Moist
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Partial shade, Full sun
Usage properties
Fruit, Tea, Seed
Hedge, Fragrant
Description
Fruits - edible both raw and cooked. They have a pleasantly sour pulp and can be used to make jam and jelly. The fruits are about 30 mm in diameter but have only a thin layer of flesh surrounding many seeds. They are rich in vitamin C, with 1303 mg per 100 g (fresh weight). Be cautious when eating these fruits due to potential hazards; refer to the explanation above. The seeds are a good source of vitamin E and can be ground into powder to add to flour or other foods as a supplement. Make sure to remove the seed hairs. The leaves can be used as a coffee substitute. A pleasant fruit-flavored tea is made from the dried fruits.