Desert Rose

A rose of arid and semi-arid parts of southwestern North America.

Overview

Common Name

Desert Rose

Scientific Name

Rosa stellata

Family

Rosaceae

Region

North American

Group

Rose

Native Range

Southwestern United States, Northern Mexico, Desert and dryland regions

Verification

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Fun Facts

Desert Rose is adapted to drier habitats than many eastern wetland or woodland roses.
It belongs to the rose family despite growing in very different conditions from garden roses.
Its range and taxonomic treatment may be specialized in regional flora sources.
It can be part of desert shrub or dryland plant communities.

Notes

This entry should be reviewed carefully because common names can overlap with unrelated ornamental plants also called desert rose.

Reference Links

Quick Info

Entry URL

/north-american/rose/rosa-stellata

Entry Type

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Slug

rosa-stellata

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