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Trees, Shrubs, and Woody Vines of North Carolina

Carolina Rose (Rosa carolina)

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Carolina Rose (Rosa carolina) flower

Also known as Pasture Rose, Rosa carolina is fairly common in open upland habitats such as pastures and powerline cuts. In North Carolina it occurs in the Mountains, Piedmont, and the western fringe of the Coastal Plain.

Wake Co., NC 5/23/2009.

Carolina Rose (Rosa carolina) flower

The pink flowers are very fragrant.

Wake Co., NC 5/23/2009.

Carolina Rose (Rosa carolina) flower

Wake Co., NC 5/23/2009.

Carolina Rose (Rosa carolina) flower

Wake Co., NC 5/23/2009.

Carolina Rose (Rosa carolina) leaves

Rosa carolina is most easily told apart from the very similar Rosa palustris by its straight thorns.

Wake Co., NC 5/23/2009.

Carolina Rose (Rosa carolina) leaves

Granville Co., NC 5/8/2012.

Carolina Rose (Rosa carolina) flower

Person Co., NC 6/13/06.

Carolina Rose (Rosa carolina) thorns

Person Co., NC 6/13/06.

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