Woods’ Rose

A widespread western and northern North American wild rose found across a broad range of habitats.

Overview

Common Name

Woods’ Rose

Scientific Name

Rosa woodsii

Family

Rosaceae

Region

North American

Group

Rose

Native Range

Western North America, Northern North America, Alaska to Newfoundland and south toward New Mexico

Verification

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Fun Facts

Woods’ Rose is one of the more widespread native North American roses.
Its rose hips can provide food for birds and mammals.
It can form thickets that provide cover for wildlife.
It grows primarily as a temperate shrub.

Notes

Kew POWO lists Rosa woodsii as native from Alaska to Newfoundland and northern Mexico.
Regional varieties and forms may be treated differently by different botanical references.

Reference Links

Quick Info

Entry URL

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Entry Type

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Slug

rosa-woodsii

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