Pollinator plant

Moyesii rose

Rosa moyesii

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Pollinator recipe
Bee value

Who this plant supports

Honey bees

High suitability
Nectar value Unknown
Pollen value High
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Structure

Vegetation layer
Shrub
Size
Small
Dimensions
4.00 m high × 3.00 m wide
Growth rate
Moderate
Lifecycle
Perennial
Foliage
Deciduous

Site conditions

USDA hardiness
4-8
Moisture
Moist
Soil
Sandy, Loamy, Clay
pH
Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Light
Partial shade, Sun

Uses

Edible parts
Fruit, Seed
Edibility
2 out of 5
Medicinal value
1 out of 5

The fruit of this plant can be eaten both raw and cooked, and is often used in pies, jams, and other dishes. It can also be dried and ground into flour, which can be used in pancakes and more. This fruit is particularly rich in vitamin C, with a content between 1058 and 1130 mg per 100g, making it a healthy addition to the diet. The fruit is elongated, up to 6 cm long, but contains many seeds with a thin layer of pulp around them. Caution is advised when eating this fruit due to potential hazards, as previously explained. The seeds of this fruit are a good source of vitamin E and can be ground and mixed with flour or added to other dishes as a supplement. It is important to remove the seed hairs before consumption.