close up image of Rosa carolina PASTURE ROSE at the James Woodworth Prairie Preserve - showing stamen and carpel, detailing multiple anthers and almost flat, fused stigmas
close up image of Rosa carolina PASTURE ROSE at the James Woodworth Prairie Preserve - a single pink flower at full bloom detailing petals, multiple anthers, and fused stigmasThis species is featured in the book Abundant Splendor: Wildflowers of the Tall Grass Prairie, which is now available for purchase. Contact frank@black-sweater-art.com for more information.
close up image of Rosa carolina PASTURE ROSE at the James Woodworth Prairie Preserve - a single seed pod after full bloom; petals have dropped off and sepal are beginning to flatten out; maturing pod is just turning from green to red in color
close up image of Rosa carolina PASTURE ROSE at the James Woodworth Prairie Preserve - a single specimen showing relatively straight stem, branch, and leaf pattern