Species PlantsWood's Rose

Wood's Rose

Rosa woodsii

CommonPlant
Illustration of Wood's Rose (Rosa woodsii)

Wood's Rose is the most widespread native rose in western North America, forming thickets on streambanks, forest edges, and open slopes from the Rockies to the Pacific coast. Its pink flowers attract many native bees, and its red hips are an important food for bears, coyotes, and many birds. The hips are exceptionally high in vitamin C.

Habitat
Stream banks, forest edges, and open slopes in western North America
Diet
Rose hips eaten by bears, coyotes, birds, and small mammals
How common
Common

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