Flower Properties

Property	Value
English Name	Alpine Rose
MainColor	Red
PlantType	Shrub
Growth Type	Naturalized
Season	June
ImageUrl	Rosa-005
Photographer	DP
Location
Human Toxicity	Non_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

A wild rose with slender stems, pink to magenta flowers, and distinctive bottle-shaped hips. It grows naturally in mountain meadows and is one of the few wild roses that thrive at higher altitudes.

Distribution

Native to central and southern European mountains, especially the Alps and Carpathians. Sometimes cultivated in UK gardens as an ornamental wild rose.

Medicinal/Other Uses

Like other wild roses, the hips are rich in vitamin C and traditionally used in teas, syrups, and jams to support immunity and treat colds

Edibility  

The hips are edible and can be made into syrups, jams, or teas (seeds should be removed as they are irritating if ingested). Petals are also edible and sometimes used in desserts.

Human Toxicity

Generally safe, though care is needed to remove fine hairs around the seeds, which can irritate the mouth and throat.

Pet Toxicity

Not Toxic

Active Compounds

Rich in vitamin C, carotenoids, flavonoids, and tannins with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.