Wild Rose
Rosa woodsii

Family: Rose (Rosaceae)
AKA:
Photo taken on: July 7, 2004
Location: Almont, CO
Life Zones: Plains to subalpine
Habitat: Dry slopes and roadsides

A shrub growing to 3ft high with prickly stems. The flower is fragrant and can range from pale to deep pink.

The fruits of the Wild Rose are known as rose hips and are edible after several frosts.

Photo taken on: September 2, 2005
Location: Almont, CO