# Woods' rose (*Rosa woodsii*) Woods' rose is a lovely shrub with beautiful pink flowers. It grows in many places and is a favorite for bees and butterflies. Its sweet scent makes it a delight to find in nature! - **Category:** [Plants](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/plant) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 2/5 · Low - **Snaps:** 5 - **Habitat:** Forests - **Also known as:** Wood's Rose ![Woods' rose](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Rosawoodsii.jpg&width=800) Photo: dougwaylett, CC BY 2.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rosawoodsii.jpg) ## Appearance The Woods' rose has delicate, often bright to pale pink flowers with five petals, contrasting with its thorny stems and small, oval green leaves that turn yellow in fall. Its bright red rose hips, which are the fruits, remain on the bush into winter. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Plantae - **Phylum:** Tracheophyta - **Class:** Magnoliopsida - **Order:** Rosales - **Family:** Rosaceae - **Genus:** Rosa ## Interesting facts - It's a native wild rose to much of western North America. - Many native bees and butterflies rely on its flowers for pollen and nectar. - The thorny branches offer perfect, safe nesting spots for small birds! - Woods' rose hips contain more Vitamin C than an orange! ## Special abilities - **Thorn Defense:** Woods' rose has sharp thorns along its stems that help it protect its leaves and flowers from hungry animals. - **Winter Snack Bar:** Woods' rose produces bright red rose hips that provide important, nutritious food for birds and mammals in winter. - **Soil Stabilizer:** Woods' rose has deep, spreading roots that help prevent soil from washing away, keeping riverbanks and slopes strong. ## Measurements & details - **Height:** 100-300 cm - **Spread:** 100-200 cm - **Flower Size:** 2-5 cm - **Bloom Season:** Late spring to early summer - **Edible:** Yes - **Toxicity:** None - **Lifecycle:** Perennial - **Pollination Method:** Insect ## Ecological connections - **Pollinates:** Yellow-faced Bumblebee (*Bombus vosnesenskii*) — Buzzing bees collect nectar and pollen. - **Eaten by:** [American Robin](https://www.snappit.app/explore/american-robin) (*Turdus migratorius*) — Birds feast on the nutritious rose hips. - **Eats:** American Black Bear (*Ursus americanus*) — Bears enjoy the sugary rose hips. - **Eaten by:** [Elk](https://www.snappit.app/explore/elk) (*Cervus canadensis*) — Browsing animals munch on leaves and twigs. ## Traits - [Aromatic](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/aromatic): Aromatic plants produce and emit fragrant volatile organic compounds, often for defense or to attract pollinators. - [Deciduous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/deciduous): Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons. - [Flowering](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/flowering): Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle. - [Shrub](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/shrub): A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground. - [Summer Blooming](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/summer-blooming): Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished. - [Fragrant Flower](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/fragrant-flower): Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense. - [Fruit Bearing](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/fruit-bearing): Fruit-bearing plants produce fruits, which are the mature ovaries of flowering plants containing seeds. - [Edible](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/edible): Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption. - [Pollinator Magnet](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/pollinator-magnet): Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms. - [Forest](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/forest): Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life. ## Collections - [Plants](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/plants) ## Safety **Danger:** 2/5 · Low Always look but don't touch the thorns on the rose bushes! ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Woods' rose? Start with the whole plant, then compare leaf arrangement, leaf edges, stems and any flowers or fruit. Opposite leaves grow in pairs; alternate leaves come one at a time along the stem. These details tell you far more together than a single green leaf does. Plant Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How tall is Woods' rose? 100-300 cm ### How wide does Woods' rose spread? 100-200 cm ### How big are the flowers on Woods' rose? 2-5 cm ### When does Woods' rose bloom? Late spring to early summer ### Is Woods' rose edible? Yes ### Is Woods' rose toxic? None ### What is Woods' rose's lifecycle? Perennial ## Where to spot - [Bandelier CCC Historic District](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/bandelier-ccc-historic-district) — New Mexico, US · Historic District - [Betty Ford Alpine Gardens](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/betty-ford-alpine-gardens) — Colorado, US · Botanical Garden - [John A. Finch Arboretum](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/john-a-finch-arboretum) — Washington, US · Botanical Garden - [Railroad Addition Historic District](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/railroad-addition-historic-district) — Arizona, US · Historic District - [Okanagan Lake Provincial Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/okanagan-lake-provincial-park) — British Columbia, CA · State Park - [Sun-Oka Beach Provincial Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/sun-oka-beach-provincial-park) — British Columbia, CA · State Park [View all places to see Woods' rose](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/woods-rose) ## More Plants - [white snakeroot](https://www.snappit.app/explore/white-snakeroot) (*Ageratina altissima*) - [tree-of-heaven](https://www.snappit.app/explore/tree-of-heaven) (*Ailanthus altissima*) - [western sword fern](https://www.snappit.app/explore/western-sword-fern) (*Polystichum munitum*) - [common milkweed](https://www.snappit.app/explore/common-milkweed) (*Asclepias syriaca*) --- Source: [Woods' rose: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/woods-rose)