Britain’s national flower – Rosa canina

Rosa canina complex that grows in hedges and forest cluster of shrubs, flowering from early spring to late fall has been opened. There was a sweet fragrance of flowers, the color from white to deep pink are. For centuries, Rosa canina has already been included in the general pharmacopoeia. As Rosa canina and can not be cured mad dog bites over the wound, therefore, unable to explain the origin of plant names. Fruit rich in vitamin C. Rosa canina in Europe is a common species, plants are shrubs, arched stems or prostrate; lobular used externally to treat wounds; Flowers are white or pink flowers, solitary or clustered; rose fruit is red, is production of jam, syrup, tea and wine of the main raw material.

Britain Rosa canina, as the national flower, is a historical factors. Fifteenth century, played a full 30 years of war rose, the value of Britain’s feudal system collapsed completely, replaced by Shijun Wang Lixian Tudor. The dynasty of enlightened leadership style due to the UK to bring economic prosperity and cultural aspects.



In this war, the two sides with red and white roses as a flag. To commemorate the deeds of the British, on the Rosa canina as a Flower. Colorful roses, flowering throughout the year will be. A symbol of elegance and durability, so the British took it as a royal emblem flag.