Setipoda Wild Rose (Rosa setipoda)

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

Rosa setipoda is a deciduous Shrub growing to 2.4 m (7ft 10in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower in July, and the seeds ripen from August to October. 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.

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.; The bottle-shaped fruit is up to 5cm long, 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

Upland thickets, 2000 - 2600 metres from N.W. Hupeh to Szechwan. On slopes or in scrub at elevations of 1800 - 2600 metres in Hubei and Sichuan Provinces. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)