Family: Rosaceae
climbing prairie rose, Illinois rose
[Rosa setigera var. tomentosa Torr. & A.Gray]
Kitty Kohout
University of Wisconsin - Madison (WIS-VP)
Etymology: Rosa: ancient Latin name whose meaning has been lost
Plants: erect, perennial shrub
Flowers: pink, 5-parted
Conservation Status: Introduced - locally established
Plants: erect, perennial shrub
Flowers: pink, 5-parted
Conservation Status: Introduced - locally established
Old fields, thickets, prairies, remnant savannas. This species is native south and east of Wisconsin and was first collected in 1966. There is the possibility that populations in remnant oak savannas in our southeastern counties may be native, but most collections have been made recently and from disturbed habitats. Plants can sometimes be quite large and smother other vegetation.
Floristic Rating: Wetland Indicator = FACU+ USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos Dan Tenaglia's The Missouri Flora: Fabulous photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leave arrangement key. Illinois Wildflowers: Wonderful photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leaf arrangement key
Kitty Kohout
