Field Rose
Rosa arvensis
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It can grow 3-4 m tall. The stems are flexible. It loses its leaves during the year. The flowers are white. They are 4-5 cm across. The rose hips are red.
There are about 150 Rosa species and many cultivated varieties.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It often grows in hedgerows.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Austria, Balkans, Bosnia, Britain, Europe, Greece, Ireland, Luxembourg, Mediterranean, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten fresh and used for drinks. They can also be used for marmalade.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Divlja ruza, Kir gulu