Like other roses, it forms small red pulpy fruits called hips, which may be eaten by birds. The base of each leaf stalk bears a pair of fringed bracts.
Multiflora rose was used in the horticultural industry as readily available rose root stock for rose breeding programs and as an ornamental garden plant.
The multiflora rose produces seed-bearing rose hips in the fall that are edible and nutritious (particularly high in vitamin C). Multiflora Rose hips are small but plentiful. It can be eaten raw. Making a hot or cold tea out of rose hips is a popular way to enjoy their unique flavor.
Petals can be added to salads, desserts, beverages, used to make jelly or jam and be candied. Rose petals are used to flavor tea, wine, honey, liqueurs and vinegar.
Multiflora rose
