Rosa gymnocarpa var. gymnocarpa
Stems 3–15 (–25) dm. Leaves (2–) 4–10 (–17) × (1.5–) 3–6 (–8) cm; stipules 6–15 mm; leaflets (5–) 7–9 (–11), usually bright green, thin, terminal: petiolule (3–) 5–12 (–20) mm, blade elliptic to narrowly obovate or ovate, (5–) 10–40 (–60) × (5–) 10–20 (–40) mm, apex usually obtuse, sometimes nearly acute or rounded. Pedicels (10–) 15–25 (–35) mm, stipitate-glandular, rarely eglandular. Flowers 1.5–3 cm diam.; petals 8–15 × 6–13 mm. Hips irregularly ellipsoid or ellipsoid to nearly globose. Achenes (1–) 4–10 (–13). 2n = 14.
Phenology: Flowering (Feb–)Apr–Jul.
Habitat: Light shade (rarely full sun) in open woodlands, forest edges, often near streams or rocky sites
Elevation: 0–2000 m
Distribution
B.C., Calif., Idaho, Mont., Oreg., Wash.
Discussion
The Saanich of southern Vancouver Island consider var. gymnocarpa a spiritual plant, used for bringing strength and ritual protection: by young people at puberty, by new dancers, and for the recently bereaved who have lost close relatives (N. J. Turner, pers. comm.).
Selected References
None.
Lower Taxa
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