Rosa acicularis - Wikipedia
WEBRosa acicularis is a flowering plant in the Rosaceae family. It is commonly known as the prickly wild rose, prickly rose, bristly rose, wild rose or Arctic rose. It is a species of wild rose with a Holarctic distribution in northern regions of Asia, [3] Europe, [4] and North America.
Rosa acicularis (Prickly Wild Rose) - Gardenia
WEBPrickly Wild Rose is a widespread species from northern Canada to New Mexico and is the state flower of Alberta. Prickly Wild Rose is an early colonizer of disturbed sites.
Alberta Provincial Flower: Meaning and Symbolism
WEBNov 2, 2023 · The Alberta wild rose, also known as Rosa acicularis, is a native wildflower that grows abundantly throughout the province. This hardy perennial is characterized by its delicate pink petals, which form a beautiful, five-petaled flower.
Emblems of Alberta
WEBWild Rose, Rosa acicularis. The wild rose was designated the floral emblem of Alberta in 1930. It grows almost everywhere in the province, brightening the countryside with flashes of pink. Download the Wild Rose files: Rose 1 files; Rose 2 files; Rose 3 files; Rose 4 files; Rose 5 files; Rose 6 files
Indigenous Teaching & Learning Gardens - Alberta Wild Rose
WEBOther Common Names: Prickly Rose, Nootka Rose. Habitat and Origin: Found all over Alberta and BC. Found in clearings and open forests. Characteristics: A deciduous shrub with bristle like...
Wild roses in Alberta. - Flowery Prose
WEBJul 2, 2011 · Alberta’s provincial flower (chosen in 1930) is the prickly (syn. wild or Arctic) rose, Rosa acicularis. It’s a thorny, rambling shrub that can grow up to 2 metres tall and wide, producing single, five-petalled deep pink flowers between May and August.
Alberta Wild Roses: Edible and Versatile - Know Alberta
WEBAlberta wild roses, including their rose hips, are edible and nutritious. Foraging should be done sustainably, preferably after the first frost for better flavor. Preparation involves removing seeds and hairs from rose hips; they can be used in a variety of recipes.
Plant of the Month: Alberta Wild Rose (Rosa acicularis)
WEBSep 10, 2024 · The prickly rose or Alberta wild rose (Rosa acicularis) is the provincial flower of Alberta, Canada, where it is native. It is widespread and common across North America. It is associated with everlasting love in Greek mythology. Later, in Mediaeval times, it became associated with power.
Celebrating Alberta’s hardy native plants - WWF.CA
WEBAug 30, 2023 · The prickly rose (Rosa acicularis) is native across northern parts of Europe, Asia and North America, including all provinces and territories in Canada other than Newfoundland and Labrador. This medium-sized deciduous shrub is one of three species growing in Alberta.
Prickly rose – AWES | Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society of Alberta
WEBPrickly rose (Rosa acicularis) Alberta’s provincial flower is a tough and adaptable shrub that suckers profusely. It thrives in sites ranging from dry grassy hill slopes to moist forest understories.