Rosa woodsii subsp. arizonica
Rydb.
Arizona rose
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Summary
Source: WikipediaRosa woodsii is a species of wild rose known by the common names Woods' rose, interior rose, common wild rose, mountain rose, pear-hip rose, and prairie rose.
Description
A shrub in the Rosaceae family growing to about 1.3 meters tall with pink to purple flowers, found in temperate regions. The fruit and hips are edible.
Edible Uses
The fruit and hips are eaten.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
North America, USA,
Notes
There are about 150 Rosa species and many cultivated varieties.
Synonyms
Rosa arizonica Rydb.Rosa bakeri Rydb.and others
References (3)
- Desert Survivors Online Plant Database
- MINNIS,
- WHITING,
