Prickly Rose

A cold-region rose found across northern parts of North America and Eurasia, known for prickly stems and hardy growth.

Overview

Common Name

Prickly Rose

Scientific Name

Rosa acicularis

Family

Rosaceae

Region

North American

Group

Rose

Native Range

Northern North America, Alaska, Canada, Northern United States

Verification

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Fun Facts

Prickly Rose is one of the cold-hardy wild roses of northern regions.
It can grow in boreal, subalpine, and cool temperate habitats.
Its rose hips can persist into colder seasons.
It has a broad northern distribution that extends beyond North America.

Notes

Because this species also occurs outside North America, this entry is included for its North American native range.

Reference Links

Quick Info

Entry URL

/north-american/rose/rosa-acicularis

Entry Type

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Slug

rosa-acicularis

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