Found in: Plains to Subalpine
Height: 24" to 48"
Invasive: No
Native species: No Useful in garden: Yes
Image taken: Silver Ranch Road
Pictured
Wildflower: Wild Roses Rosa woodsii
Wildflower
Field notes: Wild Rose is a very common shrub found in the
plains to subalpine. They really easy to identify as Wild Rose
looks similar to a domesticated rose bush. Its stems are covered
with small cactus like thorns. During late summer or early fall
Wild Rose produces red fruits called hips, which are claimed to be
high in vitamin C.
Look for Wild Roses along
roads, clearings, or slopes in full sun.
