Plant Detail: Rosa nutkana

* Common Name:	Nootka rose
* Genus:	*Rosa*
* Species:	*nutkana*
Subspecies:
* Family (scientific):	Rosaceae
* Family (common):	Rose
Synonyms :
* Distribution in Canada:	British Columbia

Photographer: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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Habitat

Ecozone(s):

Taiga Plains
Boreal Cordillera
Pacific Maritime
Montane Cordillera

Natural Habitat(s):

Riparian (edge)

Habitat Garden(s):

Butterfly
Bird

Erosion Control?

Characteristics		Growing Conditions
* Plant Type:	Shrub	Moisture Requirements: Dry, Moist Light Requirements: Sun, Partial Shade Soil Requirements: Clay, Sand Temperature Zone:
Evergreen?	No
Average Height:	1 to 3 m
Tolerances:	Salt Tolerant

Flower Info		Fruit/Seed Info
Showy flowers?	Yes	Showy fruit/seeds?
Bloom time:	May to Jun	Edible for humans?	Yes
Flower Colour(s):	Pink	Fruit/Seed Colour(s):	Purple, Red

Miscellaneous		Uses
Fragrant Flowers?	Yes	Urban Oasis, Stewards in the City, and Eco Superior are specific Evergreen programs that some plants are used in.
Fragrant Foliage?	Yes	Program & Other Uses:	Stewards in the City
Fall colours?
Distinctive bark?
Poisonous to humans?
Thorns or prickles?	Yes
Attracts wildlife?	Butterfly Larvae Bees
Larval host for:	mourning cloak and grey hairstreak butterflies	Provincial tree/flower?
Plant Watch species?

References

low to mid elevations, widespread

Las Pilitas

Naturescape British Columbia. Native plant and animal booklet, Georgia Basin
ISBN 0-7726-2639-1

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