Labrador rose, Hudson Bay rose, Meadow rose, Smooth rose
Rosa blanda
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 0.9-2 m high and spreads 0.9 m wide. The stems are brown and erect. It has a few prickles near the base. The leaves are dull green. The flowers are pink and occur singly. They have a mild scent. The fruit are oval hips and are red.
There are about 150 Rosa species and many cultivated varieties.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 3-9.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Canada, North America, Slovenia, USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Flowers, fruit, seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Jesenova vrtnica