Rosa webbiana
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A woody shrub. It grows 2 m high and spreads 2 m wide. Young reddish shoots emerge directly from the roots. The shoots can arch over or trail along the ground. The leaves are small and greyish blue. The flowers are small and have a scent. The fruit are pear shaped orange-red hips. The young shoots are eaten.
There are about 150 Rosa species and many cultivated varieties.
Where it is found
It is a cool temperate plant. In the Indian Himalayas it grows between 2,000-4,000 m above sea level. It suits cold arid places. In Tibet it grows between 2,000-4,500 m above sea level. It suits hardiness zones 4-9.
Countries/locations it is found in
Afghanistan, Asia, Australia, Central Asia, China, Himalayas, India, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, SE Asia, Tajikistan, Tibet
How it is used for food
The young reddish shoots which emerge from the roots are eaten fresh or cooked. The ripe fruit are eaten. They are also used for jam.
The fruit are especially eaten by children.
Edible parts
Fruit, seeds, leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Da li meng duo, Chua, Kugina, Madpo, Manyar, Sea, Shawali ringyal, Shaybala, Shedum, Sia, Siah, Sikanda