Rosa gymnocarpa
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Rosa gymnocarpa
| Rosa gymnocarpa | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Rosaceae |
| Genus: | Rosa |
| Species: | R. gymnocarpa |
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| Rosa gymnocarpa Nutt. |
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Rosa gymnocarpa is a species of rose native to western North America. It is known by the common names wood rose, baldhip rose, and dwarf rose. It grows in shady, damp, and rich forests.
Description
Rosa gymnocarpa is a shrub growing up to 2 meters-6 feet in height. Its stem is covered with long, straight spines which may or may not be abundant.
The fragrant flowers are flat and open-faced with five petals in most any shade of pink to almost lavender. Its fruit is a red rose hip containing hard tan achenes that contain the seeds.
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See also
External links
- Jepson Manual Treatment - Rosa gymnocarpa
- USDA Plants Profile: Rosa gymnocarpa
- Rosa gymnocarpa - Photo gallery of plant, flowers and hips
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