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Ramanas Rose

Rosa rugosa

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43 names · 25 languages
EnglishYour language
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Other languages (24)
Dutch
  • Japanse bottelroos
  • Rimpelroos[1][2]
French
Belarusian
  • Ружа маршчыністая[2]
Bunun
Chinese (Simplified)
Chinese (Traditional)
Czech
  • růže svraskalá[2]
Danish
Estonian
  • kurdlehine kibuvits[2]
Finnish
  • kurtturuusu[2]
German
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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
Swedish
Turkish
  • Çizgili Yapraklı Gül[2]
Ukrainian
  • Троянда зморшкувата[2]
Sources & name notes (4)

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

Catalogue language labels are reviewed separately from botanical source records.

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

[1] Rosa rugosa — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy. This is a common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • Ramanas rose — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • rugosa rose — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • Rimpelroos — results[0].names[16]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • Rosier rugueux — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • Beach Rose — results[0].names[15]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • Japanrose — results[0].names[26]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • Kamtschatkarose — results[0].names[25]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • Kartoffel-Rose — results[0].names[9]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • Kartoffelrose — results[0].names[24]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • Sylter Rose — results[0].names[27]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • Japanese rose — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • Romany Rose — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • Rosa japonesa — results[0].names[19]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • Rosier du Japon — results[0].names[7]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
[2] Rosa rugosa — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

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

Source records
  • Ramanas rose — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • rugosa rose — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • Rimpelroos — results[0].names[16]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • Rosier rugueux — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • Beach Rose — results[0].names[15]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • Japanrose — results[0].names[26]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • Kamtschatkarose — results[0].names[25]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • Kartoffel-Rose — results[0].names[9]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • Kartoffelrose — results[0].names[24]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • Sylter Rose — results[0].names[27]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • Japanese rose — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • Romany Rose — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • Rosa japonesa — results[0].names[19]; 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.
  • 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.
  • kurdlehine kibuvits — results[0].names[17]; taxon id 83653; Rosa rugosa.
  • Шиповник морщинистый — results[0].names[18]; 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.
  • 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.
[3] Rosa rugosa — Plant Toolbox common names ↗

NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox; English common names in a United States horticultural reference.

Source records
  • Rugosa Rose — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(3); heading: Common Name(s):; Rosa rugosa.
  • Beach Tomato — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(1); heading: Common Name(s):; Rosa rugosa.
  • Japanese Rose — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(2); heading: Common Name(s):; Rosa rugosa.
  • Sea Tomato — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(5); heading: Common Name(s):; Rosa rugosa.
  • Seaside Rose — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(4); heading: Common Name(s):; Rosa rugosa.
  • Shrub Rose — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(6); heading: Common Name(s):; Rosa rugosa.
  • Wild Rose — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(7); heading: Common Name(s):; Rosa rugosa.
[4] Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20 — Rosa rugosa ↗

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

Source records
  • Kartoffel-Rose (DE) — VernacularName.tsv, line 168675; taxon 4TDX9.
  • Japanese rose (EN) — VernacularName.tsv, line 168674; taxon 4TDX9.
Plant references

Source-backed information

Published observations for this plant. Each reference supports the information beside it.

Taxonomy
Rosa rugosa is an accepted species in Catalogue of Life.

Taxonomic treatment in the August 2026 release; the catalogue record name is preserved.

Sources [1]
Botanical family
Rosaceae

Family in the cited taxonomic treatment.

Sources [1]
Mature height
1.22–1.83 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

Sources [2]
Mature spread
1.22–1.83 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

Sources [2]
Plant habit
Arching; Dense; Erect; Mounding; Multi-stemmed; Rounded

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Growth rate
Rapid

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Foliage
Deciduous

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Light
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Moisture and drainage
Good Drainage; Moist

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Soil texture
High Organic Matter

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Soil pH
Acid (<6.0); Neutral (6.0-8.0)

NC State Extension profile. These source categories do not certify the catalogue’s numeric pH interval.

Sources [2]
Flowering season
Autumn; Summer

NC State Extension profile. Seasons reflect the source region and do not verify the catalogue’s exact flowering months.

Sources [2]
Pollinator guidance
RHS includes Rosa species in its Plants for Pollinators guidance.

Genus-level guidance, not a rating for this individual species or a particular cultivar. RHS planting guidance. Choose accessible flowers with pollen and nectar; reduced-resource and double-flowered forms may be unsuitable.

Sources [3] [4] [5]
Native range
Russian Far East to N. China and N. & C. Japan.

Explicit native locality records in Kew WCVP v16; introduced and doubtful distributions excluded. Continent conversion follows the documented geographic mapping.

Sources [6]
Catalogue ratings

Who this plant supports

Honey bees

High suitability
Nectar value High
Pollen value High
Agroforestry database

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Structure

Vegetation layer
Shrub
Size
Small
Dimensions
2.00 m high × 2.00 m wide
Growth rate
Moderate
Lifecycle
Perennial
Foliage
Deciduous

Site conditions

USDA hardiness
3-9
Moisture
Well-drained, Moist
Soil
Sandy, Loamy, Clay
pH
Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Light
Partial shade, Sun

Uses

Edible parts
Fruit, Flowers, Stem, Tea, Seed
Functions
Hedge, Fragrant
Edibility
5 out of 5
Medicinal value
2 out of 5

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.

Sources and references

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

Sources checked
  1. Catalogue of Life Rosa rugosa — Catalogue of Life COL26.8

    COL26.8 (2026-08-20). Contributing checklist: Synonymic Checklists of the Vascular Plants of the World. This is taxonomic evidence, not an independent ecological study.

    Supports: TaxonomyBotanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: NameUsage.tsv line 1155995; ID 4TDX9; rank species; status accepted
    • Botanical family: NameUsage.tsv line 1155995; ID 4TDX9; rank species; status accepted

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    Source data licence: CC BY 4.0.

  2. NC State Extension Rosa rugosa — Plant Toolbox

    NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Growing conditions and seasons reflect its United States horticultural context.

    Supports: Mature heightMature spreadPlant habitGrowth rateFoliageLightMoisture and drainageSoil textureSoil pHFlowering season
    Relevant sections
    • Mature height: Dimensions / Height
    • Mature spread: Dimensions / Width
    • Plant habit: Habit/Form
    • Growth rate: Growth Rate
    • Foliage: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
    • Light: Light
    • Moisture and drainage: Soil Drainage
    • Soil texture: Soil Texture
    • Soil pH: Soil pH
    • Flowering season: Flower Bloom Time

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  3. Royal Horticultural Society RHS Plants for Pollinators — Plants Of The World

    RHS planting guidance; applicable flower-form restrictions are retained. General recommendations do not measure local nectar or pollen production.

    Supports: Pollinator guidance
    Relevant sections
    • Pollinator guidance: Page 2, column 1, entry Rosa species (top 277 pt)

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  4. Royal Horticultural Society RHS Plants for Pollinators — Wildflowers

    RHS planting guidance; applicable flower-form restrictions are retained. General recommendations do not measure local nectar or pollen production.

    Supports: Pollinator guidance
    Relevant sections
    • Pollinator guidance: Page 2, column 2, entry Rosa species (top 547 pt)

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  5. Royal Horticultural Society RHS Plants for Pollinators — Garden Plants

    RHS planting guidance; applicable flower-form restrictions are retained. General recommendations do not measure local nectar or pollen production.

    Supports: Pollinator guidance
    Relevant sections
    • Pollinator guidance: Page 4, column 2, entry Rosa species (top 592 pt)

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  6. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Rosa rugosa — Kew WCVP native distribution

    Native distribution and taxonomic treatment from the official WCVP v16 export (4 June 2026). The link opens the corresponding POWO taxon. Source rows are retained in the native-range audit archive.

    Supports: Native range
    Relevant sections
    • Native range: WCVP v16; wcvp_names.csv lines 175180; wcvp_distribution.csv native locality lines 1476488, 1476489, 1476490, 1476492, 1476493, 1476494, 1476495

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    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.