English Dogrose
Rosa canina
The plant’s fruit, rosehips, are not only edible but also rich in vitamin C.
About
English Dogrose
The Appearance
A small deciduous shrub with arching stems and pinnate leaves. It produces fragrant, pink to white flowers followed by bright red hips.
The Produce
Rosehips can be turned into syrup and jams, but their natural tartness often requires sweetening.
The Flowers
Produces fragrant, pink to white flowers in summer, followed by bright red hips in autumn.
The Leaves
Each leaf typically has 5-7 serrated leaflets.
The Habitat
Prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Commonly found in hedgerows and gardens.
The Ecology
Provides habitat and food for various wildlife, including birds and insects. The hips are eaten by birds and mammals.
The Culture
Valued for its ornamental flowers and edible hips, which are rich in vitamin C. Often planted in gardens and hedgerows.
Fun Facts
English Dogrose is a symbol of England and has been used in traditional medicine for its health benefits.
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