English name:
Dog's rose, rosehip
Local name:
Pasja ruža
Description:
Shrub which grows up to 3 m tall. Branches with strong thorns are suspended in an arch. The aged bark is brown to grey, but smooth and dark green on young shoots. The leaves are unevenly downy (5-9 leaves), oval and serrated. Flower can be individual or in a bundle of 3- 5. The fruit is cumulative - rose hip and it contains a large number of square downy nuts.
Uses:
Usable part:
Fruits
Usage:
It is used for treating cold and kidney problems. It contains a lot of vitamin C. It is widely used in the food processing industry.
