Species name:

Rosa canina

Taxonomy

Family

Genus

Species

canina

Nomenclature Melissopalynology

Rosa f.

Classifier

L.

Distribution

Euro-Mediterranean area, North Africa, Western Asia, America, Australia and New Zealand. In Italy prefers bushes (0-1500 m)

Utility

Food and drink, jam, spice, oil, source of vitamin C, herbal tea and juice. Medicinal uses, phytotherapy, homeopathy and cosmetic industry. In ancient folk customs. Ornamental plant and biodiversity.

Flowering time

V - VII

Pollen colour

Light pink, brick pink

Pollen

++

Nectar

+

Pollen characteristic

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