Cinnamon rose, May rose
Rosa majalis
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows from 20 cm to 2 m high. The bark is bright brown-red on the thin branches. The thorns are curved and usually in pairs. The leaves are thin and compound with 3-7 oval leaflets. The flowers are pink and usually occur singly. They are 3-6 cm across. The fruit are smooth and orange-red.
There are about 150 Rosa species and many cultivated varieties. The fruit are rich in vitamins.
Where it is found
In Kazakhstan it grows in meadows and river valleys.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, Central Asia, Europe, Kazakhstan, Russia, Scandinavia, Siberia
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Flowers, fruit, seeds, stem