Rose,Arkansas

Common Name(s):
Arkansas Rose, Rose,Arkansas
Scientific Name:
Rosa arkansana
Family:
Rosaceae
Longevity:
Perennial
Season:
Warm
Origin:
Native
Height:
2 m
Flowers:
May
Fruits:
Summer
Description: A rose with very spiny stems. Occurs in prairies and thickets on dry soil, mostly in the southcentral to southwestern portion of our region. Flower petals are pink. Leaflets are thick in texture.