Rosa rugosa: close up of rose hip and leaves (+3)
Rosa rugosa produces the largest and sweetest rose hips. They are the sweetest right after the first frost. [...].
Both flowers and hips are edible, while the leaves are medicinal. Like all rose family plants all parts of the plant are astringent and good for the heart and circulation. The slight bitterness of the hips and petals aid digestion. The fragrance in rugosa roses is strong and attractive.
Rosa rugosa: close up of rose hip and leaves (+3)
Rosa rugosa produces the largest and sweetest rose hips. They are the sweetest right after the first frost. [...].
Both flowers and hips are edible, while the leaves are medicinal. Like all rose family plants all parts of the plant are astringent and good for the heart and circulation. The slight bitterness of the hips and petals aid digestion. The fragrance in rugosa roses is strong and attractive.