Chinese yellow rose, Manchu rose
Rosa xanthina
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 1-3 m high. The small branches are hairy and brown. There are stout, straight prickles. The leaves have leaflets along the stalk. There are 7-13 leaflets and they are almost round. They are 8-20 mm long. They have teeth. The flowers occur singly and are yellow. They are 4 cm across. The fruit or hips are almost round and 1 cm across. They are red.
Where it is found
It is a cool temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Korea, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten fresh. They are also used for marmalade and to make hot drinks.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Koyungozu