Nootka Rose, Nutka rose
Rosa nutkana
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 1.8-3 m high and spreads 2 m wide. It is almost without thorns. The stems are purplish-brown. The leaves are dark greyish-green. The flowers are single and have a scent. The fruit are small, round, red hips.
There are about 150 Rosa species and many cultivated varieties.
Where it is found
A temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 4-10.
Countries/locations it is found in
Alaska, Australia, Canada, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten. They are also dried and powdered and added to tea. The juicy young shoots can be peeled and eaten.
Edible parts
Flowers, fruit, seeds, stem
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Skupik