Swamp rose
Rosa palustris
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It forms thickets. The stems are 1-2.5 m long. The leaves are 8-11 cm long. The fruit are deep red.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 3-9. It grows in swamps.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Rosa elegans Raf.; Rosa enneaphylla Raf.; and others