The Tortoise Club

Plant Name:

Tea Rose

Latin Name:

Rosa odorata

Plant Type:

Plant

Edible Part:

Flowers

About

Rosa odorata is a hybrid flowering plant of the genus Rosa native to Yunnan in southwest China, whose taxonomy has been confused. The flowers may be consumed in moderation, but do not feed the stems or seeds, as they can cause irritation to the mouth and digestive tract.