Swamp Rose
Rosa palustris |
 Other common names:
Marsh Rose
French names:
Rosier palustre
Family:
Rose Family (Rosaceae)
Group:
Roses
Distinctive features:
Shrub; Sparse, backward-pointing thorns, wet areas.
Flowers:
Spring, Summer; Red/Pink, Blue/Violet; 5 parts (petals)
Height:
1 m (3 ft)
Habitat:
Wet Areas, Marshes, Swamps, Shrub Swamps
Books:
Shrubs of Ontario: 223
Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 316
Native/Non-native:
Native
Notes:
A native rose, with large pink flowers, which grows in damp places. It will tolerate loamy soils that are not wet, but not droughty. The fruits are eaten by wildlife.
Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: palustris: of swamps, marshes
Photographs:
152 photographs available, of which 9 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.
Range Map is at the bottom of the page
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