Japanese rose (Hamanasu)

Japanese rose is called ‘Hamanasu’ in Japan. It is a wild rose native to the coast of northern Japan and it is characteristic in that it produces only one flower per plant. The flowers have a rose-like scent with fruity notes and some sweetness. In autumn, it bears red, sweet and sour fruits rich in vitamin C, which is why Hamanasu is often added to rosehip tea.