Dahurian rose, Nohain huxiu, Nohain huxiun chai
Rosa davurica
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 1-1.5 m high and spreads 1.2 m wide. It has straight prickles. It loses its leaves during the year. The leaves are small. The flowers are pink ad occur in groups or 1-3. The fruit are small, oval hips that are red.
There are about 150 Rosa species and many cultivated varieties.
Where it is found
It is a cool temperate plant. It is native to northern China. It grows in sunny places between 400-2,500 m above sea level. It suits hardiness zones 5-9. In Inner Mongolia.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, China (country/location of origin), Japan, Korea, Mongolia, North Korea, Russia, Siberia
How it is used for food
The mature fruit are eaten. They are used for jam or wine. The leaves, flowers and fruit are used for a tea like drink.
Edible parts
Fruit, seeds, leaves, flowers