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California Wild Rose

Rosa californica

The California Wild Rose is a beautiful flower with soft pink petals. It grows in sunny places and attracts butterflies and bees, making gardens colorful and lively!

Habitat: Coastal areas

Appearance

The California Wild Rose has simple, cheerful flowers with five vibrant pink petals and a bright yellow center. Its stems are armed with sharp thorns, and after blooming, it develops small, round, red-orange fruits called rose hips.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRosalesFamilyRosaceaeGenusRosa
California Wild Rose
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California Wild Rose

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

2/5 · Low

Snaps

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Interesting facts

Each fragrant petal is delicate but works with others to attract busy bees for pollination!

Indigenous peoples traditionally used parts of this rose for food and even medicine!

Rose hips are tiny superfoods, full of more Vitamin C than an orange!

Some wild roses can live for hundreds of years, making them ancient plant survivors!

Special abilities

Ability

Thorny Shield

California Wild Rose has sharp thorns on its stems that help it defend against hungry animals.

Ability

Nutrient-Rich Snacks

California Wild Rose grows bright red hips that are packed with vitamins, providing food for wildlife.

Ability

Root Spreader

California Wild Rose can grow new plants from its roots, helping it spread and colonize new ground.

Measurements & details

Height
50-300 cm
Spread
100-500 cm
Flower Size
2-5 cm
Bloom Season
Spring to late summer
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

Gathers nectar and pollen from its flowers.

eats

Mule Deer

Odocoileus hemionus

Browses on its leaves and tender shoots.

eaten by

House Finch

Carpodacus mexicanus

Eats the vitamin-rich rose hips, helping disperse seeds.

shelters

House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

Builds nests within its dense, thorny thickets for protection.

Traits

Also known as

California Rose

Collections

Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

Be careful not to touch the thorns on the stems, as they can be sharp.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is California Wild Rose?

50-300 cm

How wide does California Wild Rose spread?

100-500 cm

How big are the flowers on California Wild Rose?

2-5 cm

When does California Wild Rose bloom?

Spring to late summer

Is California Wild Rose edible?

Yes

Is California Wild Rose toxic?

None

What is California Wild Rose's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is California Wild Rose pollinated?

Insect

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