Prairie rose (Rosa arkansana, Syn. Fl. Colorado: 38 (1874))

Family: Rosaceae

Author: Porter

Bibliography: Syn. Fl. Colorado: 38 (1874)

Year: 1874

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Rosa

Vegetable: False

Observations: W. & C. Canada to N. & C. U.S.A.

Description

The Prairie Rose, scientifically known as Rosa arkansana, is a charming and resilient flowering plant native to various regions across Western and Central Canada, as well as Northern and Central United States. This layer of the natural biosphere belongs to the diverse and well-known Rosaceae family.

Rosa arkansana is celebrated for its hardiness and ability to thrive in the prairies, embodying the wild and untamed beauty of these expansive landscapes. The plant typically flourishes in environments that afford full sunlight, showcasing its vibrant and delicate blooms that stand as a testament to its enduring nature.

First documented in the literary sources encapsulating the flora of Colorado, this plant was acknowledged by the distinguished botanist, Porter, in 1874. The Prairie Rose has since become an emblematic species, often admired for its aesthetic appeal and ecological importance. Its flowers, usually bearing a soft to vivid pink hue, not only add splashes of color to the prairies but also serve as a vital resource for pollinators.

The Prairie Rose is a symbol of resilience and perennial beauty, making it a beloved subject for botanists, horticulturists, and nature enthusiasts alike. The sight of Rosa arkansana in bloom is a delightful reminder of the intricate and intertwined relationships within our ecosystems.

Common Names

Eng: arkansas rose, prairie rose, prairie wildrose, wild rose, low wild rose, wild prairie rose
Swe: arkansasros
Fra: rosier des prairies
En: Prairie rose, ARKANSAS ROSE, Wildrose (prairie), Prairie wildrose, Wild rose, Low wild rose, Wild prairie rose
Ar: ورد أركنسوي
Cs: Růže arkansaská
Fr: Rosier des prairies
Fa: رز چمنزار
Sv: Arkansasros

Synonyms

• Rosa pratincola (Greene)
• Rosa conjuncta (Rydb.)
• Rosa alcea (Greene)
• Rosa relicta (Erlanson)
• Rosa blanda var. arkansana ((Porter) Best)
• Rosa suffulta var. valida (Erlanson)
• Rosa suffulta f. alba ((Rehder) Rehder)
• Rosa suffulta var. relicta ((Erlanson) Deam)
• Rosa suffulta (Greene)
• Rosa arkansana var. bushii ((Rydb.) Rosend. & Butters)
• Rosa pratincola f. setulosa ((Cockerell) Cockerell)
• Rosa heliophila var. foliosissima (Lunell)
• Rosa heliophila f. alba ((Rehder) Rehder)
• Rosa arkansanoides (C.K.Schneid.)
• Rosa heliophila (Greene)
• Rosa arkansana f. alba ((Rehder) W.H.Lewis)
• Rosa angustiarum ((Cockerell) Cockerell)
• Rosa pratincola var. setulosa (Cockerell)
• Rosa arkansana f. setulosa ((Cockerell) W.H.Lewis)
• Rosa arkansana f. plena (W.H.Lewis)
• Rosa arkansanoides f. alba (C.K.Schneid.)
• Rosa arkansana var. suffulta ((Greene) Cockerell)
• Rosa pratincola f. alba (Rehder)
• Rosa pratincola var. angustiarum (Cockerell)
• Rosa rydbergii (Greene)
• Rosa virginiana var. arkansana ((Porter) MacMill.)
• Rosa lunellii (Greene)

Distribution

• Alberta (native)
• Arkansas (native)
• British Columbia (native)
• Colorado (native)
• Illinois (native)
• Indiana (native)
• Iowa (native)
• Kansas (native)
• Manitoba (native)
• Michigan (native)
• Minnesota (native)
• Missouri (native)
• Montana (native)
• Nebraska (native)
• New Mexico (native)
• North Dakota (native)
• Ohio (native)
• Oklahoma (native)
• Saskatchewan (native)
• South Dakota (native)
• Texas (native)
• Wisconsin (native)
• Wyoming (native)
• Maine (introduced)
• Masachusettes (introduced)
• New York (introduced)
• North Carolina (introduced)
• Ontario (introduced)
• Québec (introduced)
• Vermont (introduced)

Additional Images

Flower

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Taken Aug 30, 2018 by Loïs Poupou (cc-by-sa)

Fruit

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Taken Nov 11, 2013 by EOL − Daniel Carter (cc-by-nc)

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Leaf

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Taken Sep 28, 2022 by Adam Newman (cc-by-sa)

Taken Sep 28, 2022 by Adam Newman (cc-by-sa)

Habit

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Bark

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Taken Sep 28, 2022 by Adam Newman (cc-by-sa)

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Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3007165)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:731647-1)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Rosa arkansana Porter)

Specifications

Growth habit>: Subshrub

Growth