Himalayan Rose (Rosa sericea omeiensis)

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

Rosa sericea omeiensis 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 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

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet and edible, it is also is used to ferment wine. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The fruit is sweet and edible, it is also is used to ferment wine.; The fruit is about 8 - 15mm in diameter.; Some care has to be taken when eating this fruit, see the notes above on known hazards.

Habitat & North American Range

Forests, shrubberies and alpine slopes to 4500 metres. On slopes, or in scrub at elevations of 750 - 4000 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)