Ramanas Rose (Rosa rugosa)

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

Rosa rugosa is a deciduous Shrub growing to 2 m (6ft) by 2 m (6ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 2 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from June to August, 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

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

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet and pleasant to eat, though it takes quite a bit of patience to eat any quantity. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; They are very sweet and pleasant to eat, though it takes quite a bit of patience to eat any quantity.; The fruit is a fairly large size for a rose with a relatively thick layer of flesh.; The fruit is about 25mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Sandy sea shores. (Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)