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Wild Rose.

Authors :
Furlong, Marjorie
Pill, Virginia
Source :
Wild Edible Fruits & Berries; 1974, p22-22, 1p
Publication Year :
1974

Abstract

A chapter from the book "Wild Edible Fruits & Berries" is presented. It offers information on the wild berry plant called Wild Rose. Its scientific name is Rose spp. of the Rose family. It describes the plant to have fragrant, white-to-dark pink, five-petaled flowers that bloom from May to July. The plant is distributed in low to high elevations, along streams and roads, and in open woods. It states that Rose-hip juice is six to 24 times richer in vitamin C. The berries can be eaten fresh or baked in breads.

Subjects

Subjects :
BERRIES
ROSA acicularis
WILD foods

Details

Language :
English
ISBNs :
9780879610326
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Wild Edible Fruits & Berries
Publication Type :
Book
Accession number :
54598557