Autonyms (not in current use), synonyms and invalid designations:

(≡ homotypic synonym, = heterotypic synonym, - autonym, I invalid designation)

• (=) Rosa heliophila var. alba (Rehder) Rehder

Common names:

• prairie rose  (Source: Dict Gard) - English
• arkansasros  (Source: Kulturvaxtdatabas) - Swedish

Economic Importance:

• Environmental: ornamental
• Food additives:
• Human food: fruit

Distributional Range:

Native

Northern America

• WESTERN CANADA: Canada [Saskatchewan, Alberta, Manitoba]
• NORTHEASTERN U.S.A.: United States [Indiana (c.), Michigan]
• NORTH-CENTRAL U.S.A.: United States [Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri (n. & w.), Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Illinois (n.), Oklahoma, Wisconsin]
• NORTHWESTERN U.S.A.: United States [Colorado (e.), Montana (e.), Wyoming (e.)]
• SOUTH-CENTRAL U.S.A.: United States [New Mexico (n.-c.), Texas]


Cultivated (also cult.)

References:

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Cite as: USDA, Agricultural Research Service, National Plant Germplasm System. 2024. Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN-Taxonomy).
National Germplasm Resources Laboratory, Beltsville, Maryland. URL: http://gringlobal.iita.org/gringlobal/taxonomydetail.aspx?id=32081. Accessed 18 May 2024.