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Medicinal
In traditional herbal medicine the following notes apply to the related species Rosa x damascena:
The petals are applied externally as an astringent[240]. They are also made into a preserve and used as a tonic that helps to put on weight[240]. The buds (the report does not say if it is leaf or flower buds) are aperient, astringent, cardiac and tonic[240]. They are used for removing bile and cold humours[240]. The fruit of many members of this genus is a very rich source of vitamins and minerals, especially in vitamins A, C and E, flavanoids and other bio-active compounds. It is also a fairly good source of essential fatty acids, which is fairly unusual for a fruit.
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Nomenclature
Preferred selling name for Rosa 'Frantasia'
The Royal Horticultural Society Horticultural Database, available at www.rhs.org.uk
Rosa Rhapsody in Blue ('Frantasia PBR')
Family: ROSACEAEGenus: Rosa
Species:
Cultivar: Rhapsody in Blue ('Frantasia PBR')
Distribution summary: Garden origin
Habit: Shrub
Hardiness: H5 - Hardy; cold winter
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Europe & Mediterranean (E)
Reason for growing: Other use