Woods' rose facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Woods' rose |
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Rosa
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woodsii
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Rosa woodsii is a type of wild rose plant. People often call it Woods' rose or interior rose. It's a beautiful plant found in many parts of North America.
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Where Woods' Rose Grows
This rose is native to a large area of North America. You can find it in much of Canada and Alaska. It also grows across the western and central United States.
Woods' rose can live in many different places. It even grows well in areas that have been disturbed, like along roadsides or in open fields. In the Sierra Nevada mountains, it can grow very high up. It likes moist, rocky soil in different kinds of forests, even up to about 3,400 meters (11,200 feet) high!
What Woods' Rose Looks Like
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A close-up of a prickle
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The red fruits of Woods' rose
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A lighter pink flower, found high in the Eastern Sierra
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Woods' rose on Raspberry Island (Alaska)
How Woods' Rose Grows and Reproduces
Rosa woodsii is a shrub that grows like a bush. It can get quite tall, up to three meters (about 10 feet) high. These shrubs can grow very close together. They often form big, thick patches.
This plant can make new plants in a few ways. It can grow from seeds, which is called sexual reproduction. It can also grow new plants from its roots. This is called vegetative reproduction. It does this by sprouting from its root base. It can also send out new shoots from its roots.
Leaves and Stems of Woods' Rose
The stems of Woods' rose have sharp prickles. These prickles help protect the plant. Its leaves fall off in the autumn, so they are called deciduous leaves. Each leaf is made up of several smaller leaflets. These leaflets are spaced out and have sharp, jagged edges. They can be up to 5 centimeters (about 2 inches) long.
Flowers and Fruit of Woods' Rose
The flowers of Woods' rose grow in small clusters. These clusters are called a cyme. The flowers are very fragrant, meaning they smell nice. Each flower has five petals. The petals can be any shade of pink. Each flower can be up to 2.5 centimeters (about 1 inch) long.
After the flowers bloom, the plant produces a red fruit. This fruit is called a rose hip. Rose hips can be over a centimeter (about half an inch) long. These rose hips can be eaten by people. They can also be used to make tea or even some medicines.
See also
In Spanish: Rosa woodsii para niños
