Rosaceae Rosa acicularis Lindl.
Prickly Rose
Alaska Native - Food, Preserves
Use documented by:
Heller, Christine A., 1953, Edible and Poisonous Plants of Alaska, University of Alaska, page 89
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Rosa acicularis Lindl.
Scientific name: Rosa acicularis Lindl.
USDA symbol: ROACA (
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Common names: Prickly Rose
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Alaska Native
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Preserves
Notes: Rose hip juice used to make jellies.
RECRD: 6943 id: 33865