Smooth Rose

A northern North American wild rose often known for relatively smooth stems compared with many thornier roses.

Overview

Common Name

Smooth Rose

Scientific Name

Rosa blanda

Family

Rosaceae

Region

North American

Group

Rose

Native Range

Northern United States, Canada, Great Lakes region, Northeastern North America

Verification

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Fun Facts

Smooth Rose is often recognized for having fewer prickles than many wild roses.
It is associated with northern and temperate regions of North America.
Its pink flowers and red hips provide seasonal visual interest.
It is part of a complex group of native North American roses.

Notes

Kew POWO lists Rosa blanda as native to multiple northern U.S. states and Canadian provinces.
Regional occurrence should be checked against local flora records.

Reference Links

Quick Info

Entry URL

/north-american/rose/rosa-blanda

Entry Type

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Slug

rosa-blanda

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