Rosa sempervirens
Eglantier sempervirent
Evergreen Rose
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Les Maures |
| Flower colour | white |
| Flower size | 25-40 mm |
| Flowering months | March, April, May, June, July |
| Leaf type | Pinnate |
| Height | 1-5 m |
Description
A native to the region. It has a scrambling, trailing habit. The branches have few thorns, these are recurved.
Flowers
The flowers are borne in clusters of 3-7. The style in the centre of the rose is raised.
Leaves
Pinnate row of leaflets on either side of the stem. 5-7 pairs of oval to oblong, glossy leaflets on either side of the stem, serrated.
Fruits Seeds
Hip: containing numerous seeds, egg-shaped, red when ripe, 10 mm.
Edible
Hips: hairy seeds need to be removed. Makes an excellent jelly or syrup. A very good source of vitamin C.
Medical
Fruit: astringent, to treat diarrhoea.
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