Rosaceae
Rose Family
Smooth rose
Rosa blanda Aiton
- Notes: Rosa blanda is similar to R. arkansana but the dark red stems are mostly smooth with few prickles. The leaves usually have fewer leaflets (5-7) and have few hairs on the leaflets. The inflorescence, flowers, and fruits are similar. Flowering is from late May to late June, and fruiting begins in mid-June. R. blanda is common on low to upland prairies and is also in open woods. It is less common in southern Iowa.
- Bibliography from Biodiversity Heritage Library
- Vascular Plants of Iowa
Can be found in these counties:
