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Dog-rose

Rosa canina

The Dog-rose is a lovely shrub with pretty pink flowers and bright red berries. It grows in many places and is often found in gardens and wild areas, making it a favorite for butterflies and bees.

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The Dog-rose is a scrambling shrub with long, arching stems covered in sharp, hooked thorns. It has delicate pale pink to white flowers with five petals, which develop into bright red, oval-shaped hips in autumn.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRosalesFamilyRosaceaeGenusRosa
Dog-rose
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Dog-rose

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Dog-rose hips contain more Vitamin C than many oranges!

Its name might come from old remedies used to treat dog bites!

Rose hip syrup was a vital Vitamin C source during World War II!

This wild rose can scramble up trees using its sturdy hooked thorns!

Special abilities

Ability

Thorn Armor

Dog-rose has sharp, hooked thorns that help it protect its leaves and stems from hungry animals.

Ability

Vitamin C Power-Ups

Dog-rose can grow bright red hips, packed with Vitamin C, that feed birds and spread seeds.

Ability

Climbing Claws

Dog-rose has strong arching stems and thorns that help it scramble over other plants for sunlight.

Measurements & details

Height
100-500 cm
Spread
100-500 cm
Flower Size
4-6 cm
Bloom Season
Late spring to mid-summer
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

Honeybee

Apis mellifera

collects nectar and pollen

pollinates

Buff-tailed Bumblebee

Bombus terrestris

collects nectar and pollen

eaten by

Blackbird

Turdus merula

eats the nutritious rose hips

eaten by

Red Fox

Vulpes vulpes

forages for rose hips

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Be careful not to touch the thorns on the stems, as they can be sharp.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Dog-rose?

100-500 cm

How wide does Dog-rose spread?

100-500 cm

How big are the flowers on Dog-rose?

4-6 cm

When does Dog-rose bloom?

Late spring to mid-summer

Is Dog-rose edible?

Yes

Is Dog-rose toxic?

None

What is Dog-rose's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Dog-rose pollinated?

Insect

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