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→ Identifying wild roses in the Pacific Northwest is crucial for ecological stewardship. This guide provides visual tools to differentiate between native species and invasive ones, ensuring the protection of our local ecosystem
Nootka Rose is sometimes called Common, Wild, or Bristly Rose. There are four recognized varieties whose names suggest differences in bristling. Relationships: There are over 100 species of rose world-wide and thousands of cultivated varieties.
Names: Clustered Wild Rose is also known as Cluster Rose, Peafruit Rose or Swamp Rose. Pisocarpa means pea-like fruit. Relationships: There are over 100 species of rose native to Eurasia, North America, and Northwest Africa.
Rosa nutkana, the Nootka rose, [3] bristly rose, or wild rose is a 0.6–3.0-metre-tall (2–10-foot) perennial shrub in the rose family . [4] [5] [6] The species name nootka comes from the Nootka Sound of Vancouver Island, where the plant was first described. [7] This plant is native to Western North America. [6]
Understanding and identifying the wild roses of the Pacific Northwest empowers you to actively participate in ecological preservation. So, arm yourself with knowledge, step into the wilderness, and let’s bloom together in stewardship of our cherished wild roses.
Our invasive roses, dog rose and sweetbriar rose, first appeared on the landscapes of the Inland Northwest when they escaped from home gardens and were planted for wildlife habitat, fences, and soil protection.
Rosa pisocarpa Clustered Wild Rose. Erect shrub, may form thickets. Stem with few prickles. Prickles straight, with thick base, pair of thorns just at base of leaf. Leaves pinnately compound, with 5–9 hairless, glandless, toothed leaflets. Inflorescence consists of 2–10 flowers in clusters on hairless, glandless stalks.
