Family: Rosaceae
beach rose, Japanese rose, rugose rose
Steve C. Garske
Emmet J. Judziewicz
University of Wisconsin - Madison (WIS-VP)
Etymology: Rosa: ancient Latin name whose meaning has been lost
Plants: perennial shrub
Conservation Status: Introduced - rarely escaped
Plants: perennial shrub
Conservation Status: Introduced - rarely escaped
Beaches and lake dunes, meadows, ditches, roadsides, dumps, open woods. A commonly cultivated Asian species that can form rather large thickets; first collected in 1938. The rugose leaflet surfaces, pubescent new growth, and hairy prickles are distinctive among our roses. This species is most well-established along the shore of Lake Superior in Bayfield and Superior.
Floristic Rating: Wetland Indicator = FACU* USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. Dan Tenaglia's The Missouri Flora: Fabulous photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leave arrangement key. Virginia Tech Dept. of Forestry, College of Natural Resources: detailed description and photographs Landscape Plants of the Upper Midwest; UW-Extension: Interactive guide providing information on cultivation including: soil, zone, growth rate, landscape uses, pruning, light requirements; with photos and Latin name pronounciation
Steve C. Garske
Emmet J. Judziewicz
Emmet J. Judziewicz
Robert W. Freckmann
Steve C. Garske
Steve C. Garske