Bristly Nootka Rose, Moyes rose
Rosa moyesii
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 3 m high. It spreads 3 m wide. It loses its leaves during the year. The stems are stout and erect. There are scattered thorns. The leaves are dark green. The flowers are single and red. The fruit are rose hips. They hang down and are rounded bottle shaped. They are orange-red.
There are about 150 Rosa species and many cultivated varieties. The fruit are rich in Vitamin C having 1,100 mg per 100 gms.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. In Tibet it grows between 2100-4000 m altitude. It suits hardiness zones 5-10. In Sichuan and Yunnan. Arboretum Tasmania.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, China, Tasmania, Tibet
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw. They are also preserved, pureed, and made into jams, syrups, soups etc. The dried fruit can be ground into a powder and added to drinks, waffles and pancakes.
Edible parts
Fruit, seeds