This wildflower is a member of the Rosaceae (Rose Family).
This beauty has 3 to 5 glossy, dark green leaves with finely toothed leaflets. The flowers are numerous, showy and rich pink with 5 sepals. Bloom time May thru June. Look for this plant in open woods, thickets, and clearings. The petals can be added raw to salads, beverages, and deserts. In the Middle East, the petals are made into jam and in China, they are used to flavor black tea.
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