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Search Term(s): Rosa palustris   (1 record found)

ROSACEAE
Rose Family
Rosa palustris  (swamp rose)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Rosa: referring to the rose genus, or the color; palustris: loves marshes
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Shrub
Phenology (Flowering Period)
June
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Tidal and non-tidal shrub swamps
State Status
Common
Piedmont Status
Common
Coastal Plain Status
Common
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
7
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
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Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
Beach and Dune Habitats (Interdunal Wetlands, herbaceous, shrub, forested)
Freshwater Shrub Tidal Wetlands
Peat Wetlands (Acidic Fens)
Ponds, Lakes, and Reservoirs (Millponds)
Seepage Slope Open Canopy Non-tidal Wetland (Piedmont)
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