Himalayan Rose (Rosa sericea)

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

Rosa sericea is a deciduous Shrub growing to 2 m (6ft 7in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower in May, 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

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. The fruit is about 8 - 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. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The fruit is about 8 - 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.; The seed is a good source of vitamin E, it can be ground into a powder and mixed with flour or added to other foods as a supplement.

Habitat & North American Range

Forests, shrubberies and alpine slopes to 4500 metres. On mountain tops and slopes of valleys, or in dry sunny places at elevations of 2000 - 3800 metres. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)