Rosa davidii var. elongata
Rehder & E. H. Wilson
Rosaceae Edible: Flowers
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Summary
Source: WikipediaRosa davidii also known as Father David's rose, is a rose species in the family Rosaceae, originating from western to central China and South-East Tibet in altitudes between 1600 and 3000 m above sea level.
Description
A shrub. It grows 2-4 m tall. The leaflets are large and 5-7 cm long by 2-3 cm across. They are hairy underneath. The flowers are in groups of 3-7. The fruit or hip is oval and 2.5 cm long.
Edible Uses
The flowers are edible.
Distribution
It grows in thickets between 1,600-3,000 m above sea level. In Sichuan and Yunnan.
Where It Grows
Asia, China,
References (2)
- Liu, Yi-tao, & Long, Chun-Lin, 2002, Studies on Edible Flowers Consumed by Ethnic Groups in Yunnan. Acta Botanica Yunnanica. 24(1):41-56
- www.efloras.org Flora of China Volume 9
