Rosa spinosissima

Burnet Rose

Description

1. Popular name(s): Burnet Rose, Scotch Rose
2. Botanical name: Rosa spinosissima (syn. Rosa pimpinellifolia)
3. Family: Rosaceae
4. Origin: Asia, Europa
5. Height: 30 to 180 centimetres
6. USDA zone: 5 (-9.4 F/-23 °C)
7. Edible: Yes, the black rose hips are edible, also raw and fresh from the bush