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Nootka rose

Rosa nutkana

The Nootka rose is a lovely shrub with beautiful pink flowers. It grows in many places and attracts butterflies and bees, making gardens colorful and lively.

Habitat: Coastal areas

Appearance

The Nootka rose has five large, vibrant pink petals surrounding a cluster of bright yellow stamens, contrasting with its sturdy, often thorny, reddish-brown stems. Its dense, dark green leaves are oval-shaped and serrated, making it visually distinct from common garden roses by its simpler, wilder appearance.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRosalesFamilyRosaceaeGenusRosa
Nootka rose
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Nootka rose

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

2/5 · Low

Snaps

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Interesting facts

Sweet Medicine! Indigenous peoples traditionally used Nootka rose hips and petals for food and healing.

Tough Survivor! This hardy rose thrives in many harsh coastal and forest environments.

Vitamin C Powerhouse! Its bright red rose hips contain more Vitamin C than an orange!

Wild Beauty! It's one of the few rose species native to the Pacific Northwest.

Special abilities

Ability

Berry Power

Nootka rose creates vitamin-rich rose hips that attract birds, helping to spread its seeds far and wide.

Ability

Thicket Builder

Nootka rose can grow in dense patches, providing excellent shelter and safe nesting spots for small wildlife.

Measurements & details

Height
100-300 cm
Spread
100-200 cm
Flower Size
4-7 cm
Bloom Season
Late Spring to Mid-Summer
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

European Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

gathers nectar and pollen from its flowers

eaten by

American Robin

Turdus migratorius

feasts on its vitamin-rich rose hips

eaten by

Mule Deer

Odocoileus hemionus

browses its leaves and tender young shoots

shelters

Winter Wren

Troglodytes troglodytes

builds nests and hides in its dense, thorny thickets

Traits

Also known as

Nootka rosebush

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 Nootka rose?

100-300 cm

How wide does Nootka rose spread?

100-200 cm

How big are the flowers on Nootka rose?

4-7 cm

When does Nootka rose bloom?

Late Spring to Mid-Summer

Is Nootka rose edible?

Yes

Is Nootka rose toxic?

None

What is Nootka rose's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Nootka rose pollinated?

Insect

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