Carolina rose
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Carolina rose
Rosa carolina
The Carolina rose is a beautiful flower that blooms in pink and white colors. It grows in gardens and wild areas, attracting butterflies and bees with its sweet scent.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Carolina rose has delicate, fragrant pink petals with bright yellow centers, typically appearing singly or in small clusters. Its slender stems are armed with sharp, needle-like prickles, distinguishing it from many cultivated roses.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRosalesFamilyRosaceaeGenusRosa
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Even after frost, its red rose hips add bright color to winter.
Its vitamin-rich rose hips are a super snack for animals!
This tough rose is a distant wild relative of many garden beauties!
Tiny galls, often called 'rose apples,' can grow on its stems!
Special abilities
Ability
Thorny Defender
Carolina rose has sharp prickles that help it defend its tender stems and leaves from hungry animals.
Ability
Vitamin Powerhouse
Carolina rose grows bright red hips packed with vitamins that attract birds and animals to spread its seeds.
Ability
Tough Root System
Carolina rose can grow deep roots that help it find water and survive in dry or disturbed soil conditions.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 60-200 cm
- Spread
- 60-150 cm
- Flower Size
- 3-7 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to early summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
collects nectar and pollen
eaten by
American Robin
Turdus migratorius
eats nutritious rose hips in winter
eats
Japanese Beetle
Popillia japonica
browses on its leaves and flowers
Traits
Deciduous
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Shrub
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Be careful not to touch the thorns on the stems!
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Carolina rose?
60-200 cm
How wide does Carolina rose spread?
60-150 cm
How big are the flowers on Carolina rose?
3-7 cm
When does Carolina rose bloom?
Late spring to early summer
Is Carolina rose edible?
Yes
Is Carolina rose toxic?
None
What is Carolina rose's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Carolina rose pollinated?
Insect
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