Blood thorn rose
Rosa sericea var. pteracantha
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A rose shrub. It can grow 2.5 m tall. The leaves are light green. The flowers are white. The rose hips are bright red.
There are about 150 Rosa species and many cultivated varieties.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, China, Indochina, Myanmar, North America, SE Asia, USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit, seeds