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Western Wild Rose

Rosa woodsii
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Prezentare

Rosul de vest (Rosa woodsii) este un subarbore nativ a Americii de Nord, găsit în regiuni din Alaska și British Columbia până la California și Colorado. Cunoscut pentru fiori, fructe și creștiu mănâncabile, acesta se dezvoltă în soare direct sau parțial cu sustrat umed care poate varia de la liniștit sălbatic până la grezil pesin. Durabil în zonele 4-8, această plantă crește până la 2 metri în înălțime și este adaptabilă pentru un pH cuprins între 5 și 8. Caracteristicile sale distincte includ fiori de culoare albă sau pale albastre și stemuri cu spune, fiind atât util pentru scopurile mănâncătoare, cât și o adăugare ornamentală atrăgătoare în jardine.

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What is Western Wild Rose?

Rosul de vest (Rosa woodsii) este un subarbore nativ a Americii de Nord, găsit în regiuni din Alaska și British Columbia până la California și Colorado.

What is Western Wild Rose used for?

Traditionally used for topical & skin, immune support. Each claim is evidence-rated — see Section II for full citations.

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Beneficii și dovezi

2 claims · traditional-use context
Traditional-use context
These notes are presented as ethnobotanical context. No cited clinical references are catalogued for this plant yet.
  • Western Wild Rose is traditionally used in herbal remedies for skin health, particularly as a topical application from the petals and hips. It may help soothe minor irritations and promote healing.

    The petals of Rosa woodsii contain flavonoids such as anthocyanins which have anti-inflammatory properties that can reduce redness and swelling in irritated skin.

    ▲ ModerateTopical & skin →
  • Western Wild Rose has been traditionally used in Native American medicine to support immune health, often prepared as a tea from the flowers and fruits. Its high vitamin C content may help boost the body's defenses against common illnesses.

    The fruit of Rosa woodsii contains significant amounts of vitamin C, which is known for its antioxidant properties and ability to enhance immune function by stimulating white blood cell activity.

    ▲ ModerateImmune support →
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Western Wild Rose support blend
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tea
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Cultivare

Rosul de vest se dezvoltă bine în soare direct sau parțial și preferă sustrat umed, bine drenat care poate fi liniștit (sălbatic), mediu sau grezil (clay). Este durabil în zonele 4-8, făcându-l potrivit pentru regiuni temperate. Propagează-te prin cuturi sau semințe. Acest subarbore poate crește până la 2 metri în înălțime și produce fiori, fructe, creștiu și stemuri mănâncabile. Asigură-ți că pH-ul sustratului este cuprins între 5 și 8 pentru creșterea optimală.
Light
Full sun, Partial sun/shade
Water
Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
4-8
Habit
Subshrub
Mature size
2.0 m tall
Soil pH
5–8
For first-time growers

How to grow Western Wild Rose for the first time

7steps

Start with a simple planting of Western Wild Rose to enjoy its beauty and potential benefits.

  1. 1

    What you'll need

    A young Western Wild Rose plant, garden gloves, a trowel, and some compost.

  2. 2

    Best time to plant

    Plant in early spring or late fall when the soil is moist but not waterlogged.

  3. 3

    Soil and container prep

    Ensure your soil drains well. Amend with compost if necessary. For containers, use a pot at least 30 cm wide and deep.

  4. 4

    Sowing or transplanting

    Transplant the rose from its nursery pot to your garden bed, making sure not to damage the roots.

  5. 5

    First two weeks

    Water regularly to keep the soil moist. Avoid overwatering as it can lead to root rot.

  6. 6

    Ongoing care

    Provide full sun or partial shade and water when the top inch of soil feels dry. Prune in late winter to maintain shape.

  7. 7

    Harvest or pruning

    Prune in late winter to encourage new growth and remove any dead or damaged branches.

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Edible & utility

Edible parts:FlowersFruitShootsStem
Edible uses: Tea
Contextrange · companions · related
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Distribuție

31 native · 0 introduced
Distribution across2 continents· 31 native
Europe1 region
native (1)Albania
Americas1 region
native (1)United States
Broader regions
native:Arizona, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Manitoba, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Newfoundland, North Dakota, Northwest Territorie, Oklahoma, Ontario, Oregon, Saskatchewan, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Yukon
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Specimen gallery

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Rosa woodsii (Western Wild Rose) — botanical photograph
Western Wild Rose (Rosa woodsii)
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