helloplants.org

Rosa sicula

Family: Rosaceae


What it is like

A shrub.


Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Europe, Spain


How it is used for food

The young shoots are peeled and eaten raw as a snack.

Edible parts

Shoots


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Tallos de zarza

Synonyms

Rosa strobiliana Burnat & Gremli; and others