Rosa indica
L.
Monthly Rose, Bengal rose
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Description
A creeping or climbing plant of the Rosaceae family found in tropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The young shoots and leaves are eaten after removing the spiny parts, and the petals are preserved in sugar.
Traditional Uses
The young shoots and leaves are eaten after removing the spiny parts. The petals are preserved in sugar.
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Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Himalayas, India, Indonesia, Myanmar, NW India, SE Asia, Sri Lanka,
Notes
There are about 150 Rosa species and many cultivated varieties.
Also Known As
Gulaab, Hnin-si-ani, Myitkaing, Palwari, Uloi-ju
References (4)
- Bhatia, H., et al, 2018, Traditionally used wild edible plants of district Udhampur, J&K, India. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine (2018) 14:73
- Rashid, A., Anand, V.K. & Serwar, J., 2008, Less Known Wild Plants Used by the Gujjar Tribe of District Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir State. International Journal of Botany 4(2):219-244
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- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
