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California Wild Rose
Rosa californica
This fragrant shrub reaches 3-6 feet in height and has pink to white
flowers. It is found on slopes and next to streams of chaparral and
woodland communities of California and southern Oregon. This wild
rose grows upright and forms large thickets. Flowers bloom from may to
October. The fruits are bright red when ripe.
Native American Usage
The Native Americans use an infusion of the blossoms for infant pain. A
decoction of fruit "hips" was used for various ailments including rheumatism,
colds, as a wash for scabs and sores, fevers, indigestion, kidney ailments and
sore throats. Blossoms were soaked in water to make a beverage.
Fruits were eaten fresh.
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