Cinnamon Rose (Rosa majalis)

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

Rosa majalis is a deciduous Shrub growing to 2.7 m (8ft 10in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from May to June, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in heavy clay soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

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

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Rich in sugars. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; It contains up to 5.5% dry weight of vitamin C.; The fruit is about 15mm 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

Woods, shrubs, meadows etc, especially along river flood plains. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)