Maracandica Wild Rose (Rosa maracandica)

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

Rosa maracandica is a deciduous Shrub. 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. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Nuts/Seeds

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Rich in vitamin C. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; Rich in vitamin C.; 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

Mountains. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)