Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acicularis
ID:
1013648

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1820

Citation Micro:
Ros. Monogr. : 44 (1820)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001012986

Common Names

  • Rosa Acicularis
  • Prickly Rose
  • Northern Rose

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Description

Rosa acicularis (also called Prickly Rose, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub, growing up to 2 m tall. It has pink flowers and red fruits. It is native to Europe and western Asia and grows in hedgerows, woodland edges, and scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Rosa acicularis is a species of rose native to North America. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its fruits are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Rosa acicularis var. glandulifolia Y.B.Chang
Rosa acicularis sub. sayi (Schwein.) W.H.Lewis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Rosa acicularis are pink, with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a reddish-brown stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rosa acicularis is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from softwood cuttings taken in summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is best grown in a sheltered, sunny position in a well-drained soil. It is also drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Rosa acicularis

Rosa acicularis is native to the temperate regions of North America, including parts of Canada and the United States.

Species in the Rosa genus

Rosa gallica, Rosa involuta, Rosa zhongdianensis, Rosa pinnatisepala, Rosa forrestiana, Rosa ludingensis, Rosa deqenensis, Rosa derongensis, Rosa shangchengensis, Rosa miyiensis, Rosa kunmingensis, Rosa daishanensis, Rosa helenae, Rosa roxburghii, Rosa beauvaisii, Rosa sweginzowii, Rosa calyptopoda, Rosa andegavensis, Rosa praegeri, Rosa glauca, Rosa pygmaea, Rosa scabriuscula, Rosa horrida, Rosa coziae, Rosa banksiae, Rosa davurica, Rosa moyesii, Rosa verticillacantha, Rosa suberectiformis, Rosa setipoda, Rosa micrantha, Rosa subpomifera, Rosa polliniana, Rosa villosa, Rosa farreri, Rosa koreana, Rosa kokanica, Rosa platyacantha, Rosa primula, Rosa transmorrisonensis, Rosa graciliflora, Rosa taronensis, Rosa morrisonensis, Rosa kwangtungensis, Rosa beggeriana, Rosa molliformis, Rosa alberti, Rosa prattii, Rosa corymbulosa, Rosa caudata,

Species in the Rosaceae family

Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-56: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.