Carolina Rose

A native North American wild rose known for pink flowers, thorny stems, and wildlife-supporting hips.

Overview

Common Name

Carolina Rose

Scientific Name

Rosa carolina

Family

Rosaceae

Region

North American

Group

Rose

Native Range

Eastern North America, Central North America

Verification

Needs_botanical_review

Fun Facts

Carolina Rose is a wild rose native to parts of North America.
Its rose hips can provide food for wildlife.
Like many roses, it belongs to the Rosaceae family.
It is often associated with open woods, prairies, dry habitats, thickets, and woodland edges.

Notes

This entry is intended as a general informational flora reference.
Regional occurrence and habitat details should be checked with botanical or conservation sources.

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Entry URL

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Entry Type

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Slug

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