Low prairie rose
Rosa arkansana

Family: Rosaceae

What it is like

A small suckering shrub. The branches are erect. It has many bristles. The leaves are shiny green. The flowers occur singly and are pink to red. The fruit are small round red hips.

There are about 150 Rosa species and many cultivated varieties. Fruit are rich in Vitamin C.

Where it is found

A temperate plant. It is native to central USA. It suits hardiness zones 4-9.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Canada, North America, Slovenia, USA

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten raw. They are also stewed, dried and used for jellies and syrups. The young shoots can be peeled and eaten. The flowers, roots, fruit, stem, bark and petals are all used for tea.

Edible parts

Fruit, flowers - tea, shoots, leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Rosa heliophila var. alba (Rehder) Rehder;