Plant Details

Rosa virginiana

Rose virginiana

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General Information

Scientific name: Rosa virginiana
Also known as: Rose virginiana

Plant Properties

Layer: Shrub
Size: Small
Height: 1.50 m
Width: - m
Growth Rate: Fast
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 3-7
Soil Moisture:
Moist, Well-drained
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Fruit, Leaves
Edibility:
(2)
Medicinal:
(1)
Features:
Hedge, Fragrant

Description

Fruit: edible both raw and cooked, but be careful. The fruit is small, about 15 mm in diameter, with a thin layer of flesh surrounding numerous seeds that contain tiny hairs. Eating the fruit requires caution due to these hairs, which can cause irritation. In North America, the flower buds of this plant are eaten by Native Americans. Seed: The seeds are an excellent source of vitamin E. They can be ground and blended with flour, or used as a supplement after the hairy layer is removed.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 15/08
End of Harvest: 31/10