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Dog Rose (Rosa canina)

Dog Rose

Rosa canina

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Rosa canina, the dog rose, is a variable climbing, wild rose species native to Europe, northwest Africa, and western Asia.

Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

At a glance

Sunlight
Full sun
Water need
Low
Mature height
3 m
Maintenance
Low
Hardiness
USDA 3–7
Layers
climber, shrub

Functional roles

wildlifefoodpollinator

Propagation

How to make more of this plant for free — the permaculture way.

cuttingseedmoderate

When: Hardwood cuttings autumn

Rose hips, high in vitamin C.

Seed data pending expert review. Identification photo and description are sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia; always confirm a plant in person before eating any part of it.