Rose is the most admired flower among the various flowers irrespective of what color they are. Among various rose flowers how can wild rose be left behind? Scientific name of Wild Rose is Rosa acicularis, which means thorny. The shrub can reach a height of 15 meters and is known for its spiny stem with their beautiful pastel pink flowers and healthy rosehips.
Habitat Of Wild Roses
Wild Roses usually grow in stumpy to medium altitudes and are seen in clearings, open forests, rocky slopes. The wild roses are found through most of British Columbia.
Flowers Of Wild Roses
Wild Rose flowers are generally large, pink and fragrant.One flower grows at the end of each of the side branches, which turn into bright red seedpods.
Leaves Of Wild Roses
The leaves of the Wild Rose are separated into 5 to 7 small-serrated leaflets, which are slightly hairy underneath.
Fruit Of Wild Roses
The fruits are Scarlet or bright red seed with pear shape and the fruits of the Wild Rose are called hips or rosehips. These fruits stay on the bush for winters and can be an inch in diameter.
Facts Associated With Wild Roses
There are number of fascinating facts associated with Wild Rose like:
The Wild Rose is identical to the wood rose.
The rosehips, which have an apple like flavor, are rich in vitamin C and are considered to be a better source of vitamin C than the orange juice.
The rosehips can be used to make jams, syrups and jellies. The hips are best picked immediately after the first frost.
Rose tea can be made from the Wild Rose petals, leaves and even the roots also appealing julep can be made from soaking fresh petals with an equal amount of cool water and lemon juice and honey added to it for flavor.
The cambium from the roots after soaking and boiling can be used as an ointment for sore eyes.
Also Arrows have been made from rose wood.
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