Wild Rose
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Wild Rose
Syzygium pycnanthum Merr. & L.M.Perry
Wild Rose is a lovely plant that produces pretty pink or white flowers. It attracts butterflies and bees in the summer!
Habitat: Fields and gardens
Appearance
The Wild Rose is a thorny shrub featuring simple, five-petaled flowers, usually pink or white, with a cluster of yellow stamens at their center. Its leaves are typically pinnate, and it produces bright red or orange, berry-like hips in autumn.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaFamilyMyrtaceaeGenusSyzygium
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
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Interesting facts
Ancient Romans used rose petals to make confetti for celebrations.
Rose hips are packed with more Vitamin C than oranges!
Some wild roses can live for over 50 years, growing very tall!
The tiny hairs inside rose hips can be super itchy if touched!
Special abilities
Ability
Thorn Defense
Wild Rose has sharp thorns that protect its stems and branches from hungry animals trying to munch on its leaves or flowers.
Ability
Vitamin C Powerhouse
Wild Rose can produce nutritious, vitamin-rich rose hips that provide food for wildlife and can be eaten by humans.
Ability
Scented Attractor
Wild Rose flowers release a sweet fragrance that helps attract bees and other insects to pollinate them, ensuring new seeds are made.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 100-300 cm
- Spread
- 100-200 cm
- Flower Size
- 3-8 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey bee
Apis mellifera
collects nectar and pollen from flowers.
eaten by
Common Blackbird
Turdus merula
eats nutrient-rich rose hips in autumn.
eaten by
Roe Deer
Capreolus capreolus
browses on young shoots and leaves.
shelters
Seven-spotted Ladybug
Coccinella septempunctata
hides among its leaves from predators.
Traits
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.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Thorny Stem
Pertaining to plants that have stems covered with sharp, pointed projections for defense.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Also known as
Beach RoseRosa rugosarugosa rose
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Wild Rose?
100-300 cm
How wide does Wild Rose spread?
100-200 cm
How big are the flowers on Wild Rose?
3-8 cm
When does Wild Rose bloom?
Late spring to summer
Is Wild Rose edible?
Yes
Is Wild Rose toxic?
None
What is Wild Rose's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Wild Rose pollinated?
Insect
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Where to spot
Park88 sightings11 species
Washington, US
Centennial Park
You might spot Surf Scoter, Eastern Cottontail, and Wild Rose.
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Park52 sightings9 species
Washington, US
Be'er Sheva Park
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Park13 sightings8 species
Washington, US
Evergreen Rotary Park
You might spot American Wigeon and Madrone Skin Miner.
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Park88 sightings8 species
New York, US
Governors Island
You might spot Common Mugwort and White Snakeroot.
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Park61 sightings7 species
Connecticut, US
Hammonasset Beach State Park
You might spot Wild Rose, American Herring Gull, and Osprey.
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Park11 sightings7 species
Québec, CA
Parc national du Bic
You might spot White-Tailed Deer, Harbor Seal, and Common Eider.
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