Status: Native
Synonyms:
None
Rosa nutkana differs from Rosa woodsii mainly by size. The easiest field character are the large, frequently single on branches, mostly globose orange hips. The hips
of R. nutkana are 12-20mm in diameter, while those of R. woodsii are 6-12mm in diameter. The hips of R. woodsii are also more elongate and less globose.
Many thanks to Mark Widrlechner for ID'ing this plant letting me know where to find it.
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Rosa nutkana, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Cherry Creek Canyon, August 24, 2024
Rosa nutkana, habit, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Cherry Creek Canyon, August 24, 2024
Rosa nutkana, hip measured in situ, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Cherry Creek Canyon, August 24, 2024
Rosa nutkana, hip measured flat, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Cherry Creek Canyon, August 24, 2024
Rosa nutkana, leaf, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Cherry Creek Canyon, August 24, 2024
Rosa nutkana, stem & prickles, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Cherry Creek Canyon, August 24, 2024
Rosa nutkana, Rosa nutkana compared to Rosa woodsii hip size and shape, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Cherry Creek Canyon, August 24, 2024
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