Wood Rose (Rosa gymnocarpa)

Family: Rosaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Rosa gymnocarpa is a deciduous Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft 10in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower in June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Nuts/Seeds, Shoots, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Fall, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweeter and softer. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; It is best after a frost, when it becomes sweeter and softer.; The fruit is about 10mm in diameter, but there is only a thin layer of flesh surrounding the many seeds.; Some care has to be taken when eating this fruit, see the notes above on known hazards.

Habitat & North American Range

Shaded woods below 1800 metres in California. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)