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| Common Name(s) | Salt Marsh Rose, Beach Rose | ||||
| Scientific Name | Rosa rugosa | ||||
| Family | Rosaceae | ||||
| Location/Vegetative Zone | Secondary Dunes | ||||
| Flowering Period | Late Summer/Early Fall | ||||
| Identifying Characteristics | Short, sharp prickles | ||||
Description
- Leaves
- 8-15 cm long
- Corrugated surface
- Stems
- Densely covered in short, straight prickles
- Flowers
- Pleasantly scented
- Dark pink to white
- Grows in Eastern North America
- Height of 3-6 feet
Edible Uses
- Hips used to make jams and jellies
Cultural Uses
- Ornamental
- In Asia, used as potpourri
Sources
“Rosa rugosa”. Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation. 21 February 2018. Web.
“Rosa rugosa”. Missouri Botanical Garden. Web.
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