Flora:Wood Rose
From Oregon Hikers Field Guide
| Rosa gymnocarpa |
| Rose Family |
Alternate Names: Dwarf Rose, Little Wild Rose, Wood Rose
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Links
- Burke Museum
- CalFlora
- CalPhotos
- E-Flora BC
- Forestry Images
- Turner Photographics
- US Department of Agriculture Link
- Washington Flora Checklist
- Wildflowers.org
Description
Baldhip Roses are common in our area. The leaves are softer and larger than those of the similar Nootka Rose.
Tips on identifying Roses
| solitary flowers;red stems;five to nine toothed leaflets;light thorns;petals often notched | Baldhip Rose | Rosa gymnocarpa |
| solitary flowers;green stems;five to seven toothed leaflets;thick thorns | Nootka Rose | Rosa nutkana |
| clustered flowers;five to seven toothed leaflets | Clustered Wild Rose | Rosa pisocarpa |
| clustered flowers;five to seven toothed leaflets;strong thorns in pairs opposite on stem | Pearhip Rose | Rosa woodsii |
Contributors
- Stevefromdodge (creator)