Solitary Rose
Rosa bella
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 2-3 m high. The branches have straight prickles. The leaves have leaflets along the stalk. There are 7-9 leaflets. These are narrowly oval and 1-3 cm long. There are teeth along the edge. The flowers are bright red. There are 1-3 in a cluster and they are 4-5 cm across.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It is native to north China. It grows beside streams at about 1,700 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The fruit are used for making wine.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Mei qiang wei