Macartney's rose
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Macartney's rose
Rosa bracteata
Macartney's rose is a beautiful flowering plant with bright yellow flowers and sharp thorns. It grows in sunny places and can spread quickly, making it a lovely addition to gardens.
Habitat: Urban areas
Appearance
The Macartney's rose has glossy, dark green leaves and large, pure white, single flowers with prominent yellow stamens. Its stems are armed with sharp, hooked thorns, making it a formidable climbing or sprawling shrub. The flowers often have a citrusy scent.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRosalesFamilyRosaceaeGenusRosa
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
It can grow so fast, some call it a 'living fence' that's tough to get through!
Its large, pure white flowers look like porcelain plates against dark green leaves!
The bright red rose hips, called 'heps,' are packed with more Vitamin C than oranges!
This rose's name honors Lord Macartney, who brought it to Europe from China!
Special abilities
Ability
Thorned Armor
Macartney's rose has fierce, hooked thorns that help it climb over other plants and protect it from hungry browsers.
Ability
Evergreen Shield
Its leathery, evergreen leaves help Macartney's rose photosynthesize year-round, even in mild winters.
Ability
Rapid Spreader
Macartney's rose can root easily from its stems, allowing it to rapidly spread and colonize new ground.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 100-600 cm
- Spread
- 200-1000 cm
- Flower Size
- 5-7 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to fall
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European honey bee
Apis mellifera
Its large, bright flowers offer nectar and pollen.
pollinates
Common eastern bumblebee
Bombus impatiens
These important native bees are frequent visitors to its blooms.
eaten by
White-tailed deer
Odocoileus virginianus
Deer may browse on its leaves and shoots, despite its thorns.
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.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Spiky/Thorny
Possessing sharp, pointed projections or spines on the body or surface.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Be careful of the thorns when touching the plant.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to identify Macartney's rose?
The easiest way to identify Macartney's rose is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
How tall is Macartney's rose?
100-600 cm
How wide does Macartney's rose spread?
200-1000 cm
How big are the flowers on Macartney's rose?
5-7 cm
When does Macartney's rose bloom?
Late spring to fall
Is Macartney's rose edible?
Yes
Is Macartney's rose toxic?
None
What is Macartney's rose's lifecycle?
Perennial
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