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rose

Plant

  • Woody shrub or vine or ground cover
  • Numerous species and cultivars
  • Habit, size vary by species and cultivar
  • Many are grafted

Stem

  • Alternate leaf arrangement
  • Thorns or prickles

Leaf

  • Size varies by species and cultivar
  • Alternate, compound with 3-5 (or more) leaflets
  • Toothed edges

Flower

  • Size varies by species and cultivar
  • Single or double
  • Some fragrant
  • Nearly every color except blue

Fruit

  • Size varies by species and cultivar
  • Called a rose hip
  • Green, ripening to red, orange, purple, nearly black

Other - Climbing

  • May be climbing vine when fastened to a support structure