Wild Rose - Rosa Woodsii
American Indians utilized the young shoots of this plant as a potherb. The leaves were steeped for tea and petals were eaten raw, in salads, candied, or made into syrup. The inner bark was smoked like tobacco, and dried petals were stored for perfume. Each individual flower is said to last but one day.
[Personal note: I never expected to engage in macro photography, but was inspired, even compelled, to try by the remarkable efforts viewed on Flickr. The wildflowers of my area are small and often hidden amongst dense vegetation. As a result, I find I keep an even closer eye on all that surrounds me, often discovering tiny treasures I might have previously missed...this small, two-flowered rose bush a perfect example. For that I have Flickr to thank...and I do.
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Wild Rose - Rosa Woodsii
American Indians utilized the young shoots of this plant as a potherb. The leaves were steeped for tea and petals were eaten raw, in salads, candied, or made into syrup. The inner bark was smoked like tobacco, and dried petals were stored for perfume. Each individual flower is said to last but one day.
[Personal note: I never expected to engage in macro photography, but was inspired, even compelled, to try by the remarkable efforts viewed on Flickr. The wildflowers of my area are small and often hidden amongst dense vegetation. As a result, I find I keep an even closer eye on all that surrounds me, often discovering tiny treasures I might have previously missed...this small, two-flowered rose bush a perfect example. For that I have Flickr to thank...and I do.
[Better large]