Naming |
| Botanical Name: |
Rosa gallica, centifolia, damascena, canina
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| Common Names: |
Rose
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| Key Name: |
Rose
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| Parts Used: |
Flowers, petals, hips, leaves
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| Sister Plants: |
Rosa rugosa, Rosa canina, Rosa foetida
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| Comments: |
ornamental and medicinal shrub with pollinator support; widely cultivated globally
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Taxonomy |
| Kingdom |
Viridiplantae |
Phylum |
Streptophyta |
| Class |
Magnoliopsida |
Order |
Rosales |
| Family |
Rosaceae |
Genus |
Rosa |
| Species |
gallica |
NCBI Tax ID |
74632
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| Organism |
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Characteristics |
| Identifying Character: |
Thorny shrub (3-6 ft), prickly stems, pinnate Leaves, fragrant pink to red flowers, red-orange hips
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| Stem: |
Prickly, green to brown, with thorns
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| Leaves: |
Pinnate, 2-4 inches, with 5-7 serrated leaflets
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| Flowers: |
Pink to red, 5-petaled flowers, blooming South-Central Alaska June 1st, Ohio Jun-Sep
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| Fruit: |
Red-orange hips, 1-2 cm, ripening late summer
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| Taste: |
Sweet (petals), tart (hips), Astringent (Leaves)
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| Odour: |
Strong, sweet floral scent from flowers
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| Root: |
Fibrous, shallow root system; stabilizes soil
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| Image: |
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Distribution |
| Distribution: |
Europe, Asia, North Africa, naturalized worldwide
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| Cultivation: |
Prefers well-drained soil, full Sun; propagate by cuttings
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| Harvest: |
flowers: Spring to summer; Hips: Late summer to fall
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Medical |
| Therapeutic Action: |
Astringent, Diuretic, Sedative, Anti-inflammatory
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| Medical Uses: |
Used for anxiety, skin inflammation, Sore Throat, and as a Diuretic; hips for vitamin C, petals for relaxation
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| Constituents: |
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| Solvents: |
Water, alcohol (Tincture), glycerin
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| Dosage: |
infusion: 1 tsp dried petals in hot water; Tincture: 5-10 drops in water 2-3 times daily
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| Administration: |
Internal: infusion or Tincture; External: Poultice for skin
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| Formulas: |
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| Contra Indications: |
May cause Allergic reactions; avoid Excessive use; consult healthcare provider
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| Preparation: |
infusion: Steep 1 tsp dried petals in hot water for 10 minutes; Tincture: Steep 1 part petals in 5 parts alcohol for 2-4 weeks
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| Chinese: |
Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for Qi regulation
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| Veterinary: |
Used for skin sores or calming in livestock
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| Homeopathic: |
No known homeopathic use documented
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Pollination and Pollinators |
| Apis: |
No
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| Pollinator: |
1
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| Pollen: |
Yes
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| Pollen Notes: |
Wind-dispersed, visited by bees for pollen
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| Nectar: |
Yes
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| Nectar Notes: |
Attracts bees for nectar, supports pollinator health
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Other |
| Non-Medical Uses: |
ornamental planting, perfume, dye from petals
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| Culinary Uses: |
Petals in teas, jams, or candied; hips in syrups
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| History: |
Cultivated since ancient Persia; used in European and Asian medicine
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| Reference: |
Plants For A Future; Traditional Herbal Medicine
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| URL: |
https://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Rosa+damascena
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