Dog Rose

Rosa canina — Rosaceae

Italiano: Rosa canina — Rosa/Rosetta

Description

Dog Rose (Rosa canina) belongs to the Rosaceae family and is native to Europe. It thrives in Hedgerows, Roadsides, Dry meadows, Scrub environments across regions including Italy, France, Germany, UK, Spain, Scandinavia. Botanically, Dog Rose is berries highest vitamin C in plant kingdom. Petals syrups jams. Remove internal hairs.. It is also known locally as Rosa/Rosetta. The edible parts include Berries, Petals, Leaves. With an edibility rating of 9/10, it ranks as an excellent wild food source. Harvesting is best done during November, October and September. Nutritionally, Dog Rose stands out for its Vitamin C (426.0mg, 473% DV), Vitamin K (26.0mg, 22% DV) and Magnesium (69.0mg, 16% DV). It also provides 10.0g protein and 24.0g dietary fiber per 100g serving. In the kitchen, Dog Rose offers a Berries sweet-bitter Floral petals flavor profile. Berries jam syrup tea petals syrup honey. Common culinary applications include syrup, jam, tea, flower honey. Popular preparations include Rosehip syrup, Rosehip jam, Rose petal honey, Fresh berry compote. For storage, dried 12mo Syrup 6mo. Safety note: No toxicity. Internal hairs irritate REMOVE ALWAYS. Antinutrient content is seeds stinging hairs remove before. Be aware that Holly Ilex aquifolium TOXIC berries. Always verify identification with at least three independent botanical sources before consumption.

🌿 Foraging Tips

Where to find: Grows in Hedgerows, Roadsides, Dry meadows, Scrub across Italy, France, Germany, UK, Spain, Scandinavia.

🍳 Recipe: Rosehip syrup

Preparation method: Berries jam syrup tea petals syrup honey
Flavor profile: Berries sweet-bitter Floral petals
Edible parts: Berries, Petals, Leaves

This is one of the traditional ways to prepare this wild edible plant. Always ensure proper plant identification before cooking.

When to harvest: Best months: Sep, Oct, Nov.
Lookalike (safe): No edible similar
⚠️ Lookalike (toxic): Holly Ilex aquifolium TOXIC berries
Tip: Always verify identification with multiple sources before consuming any wild plant. When in doubt, do not eat it.

Edibility

9/10
Toxicity: No toxicity. Internal hairs irritate REMOVE ALWAYS
Antinutrients: Seeds stinging hairs remove before
Safe lookalikes: No edible similar
Dangerous: Holly Ilex aquifolium TOXIC berries

Harvest Calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Edible parts: Berries, Petals, Leaves
Preparation: Berries jam syrup tea petals syrup honey
Flavor: Berries sweet-bitter Floral petals

Nutrition (per 100g)

Protein: 10.0g
Fat: 0.3g
Fiber: 24.0g
Vitamin C: 426.0mg (473%DV)
Vitamin A: 434.0mcg (48%DV)
Vitamin E: 5.0mg (33%DV)
Vitamin K: 26mcg (21%DV)
Folate (B9): 3.0mcg (0%DV)
Calcium: 161.0mg (12%DV)
Iron: 1.1mg (6%DV)
Magnesium: 69mg (16%DV)
Potassium: 430mg (9%DV)
Zinc: 0.3mg (2%DV)

Culinary Uses: syrup, jam, tea, flower honey Storage: Dried 12mo Syrup 6mo

Recipes

  • Rosehip syrup
  • Rosehip jam
  • Rose petal honey
  • Fresh berry compote
  • Wild berry jam
  • Berry syrup for pancakes
  • Wild winter pesto made from Dog Rose
  • Traditional Dog Rose soup

Where It Grows

Continent: Europe
Regions: Italy, France, Germany, UK, Spain, Scandinavia
Habitat: Hedgerows, Roadsides, Dry meadows, Scrub
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Important: Always verify plant identification before consumption. This content is for informational purposes only. Consult reliable sources and experts before eating any wild plant. Improper identification can be dangerous.

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Sources & References

Kew Plants of the World USDA PLANTS Wikipedia (EN)