Rose Species Stock Video Footage
Rosaceae /roʊˈzeɪʃiː/, the rose family, is a medium-sized family of flowering plants, including 4,828 known species in 91 genera. The name is derived from the type genus Rosa. Among the most species-rich genera are Alchemilla (270), Sorbus (260), Crataegus (260), Cotoneaster (260), Rubus (250), and Prunus (200) which contains the plums, cherries, peaches, apricots, and almonds. However, all of these numbers should be seen as estimates – much taxonomic work remains.The family Rosaceae includes herbs, shrubs, and trees. Most species are deciduous, but some are evergreen. They have a worldwide range, but are most diverse in the Northern Hemisphere.A rose is a woody perennial flowering plant of the genus Rosa, in the family Rosaceae, or the flower it bears. There are over three hundred species and tens of thousands of cultivars. Learn more about Rose
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Rose Species Videos
| Common Name | Scientific Name | Conservation Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agrimony(2 videos) | Agrimonia gryposepala | — |
| American Mountain-ash(1 videos) | Sorbus americana | — |
| Antelope Bitterbrush(3 videos) | Purshia tridentata | — |
| Blackbrush(1 videos) | Coleogyne ramosissima | — |
| Blackthorn(11 videos) | Prunus spinosa | — |
| California Wildrose(11 videos) | Rosa californica | — |