UNBC & Aleza Lake Research Forest
Plant Systems Database


Rosa acicularis    ( Prickly rose )

Family: ROSACEAE


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Rosa acicularis-general description.jpg
Species: Rosa acicularis Lindl.

Depiciton: Perennial; common in open forests, trail and roadsides, on slopes and rocky outcrops; low to moderate elevation.

Photographer: Roy Rea


Available images of Rosa acicularis:


>Rosa acicularis general description<

Rosa acicularis spring image-developing rose bud

Rosa acicularis spring image-flower

Rosa acicularis spring image-fruit

Rosa acicularis spring image-leaflets

Rosa acicularis spring image-leaves

Rosa acicularis winter description

Rosa acicularis winter image-dried flowers

Rosa acicularis winter image-dried fruit

Rosa acicularis winter image-prickles along main stem

Rosa acicularis winter image-prickles at nodes