Feb. 14, 2022
Provence rose, Rosa centifolia
Provence rose is as likely to be called cabbage rose, but on this day we will use the more exotic name. It is sort of exotic, developed by horticulture from a complex mix of original species. Many references would add the 'x' for a hybrid, Rose x centifolia; or it is included in R. cinnamomea. Rose classification is complicated and uncertain. It is not unusual to encounter an apparently wild individual that defies the identification keys.
Provence rose is a traditional garden rose, appreciated for its aroma and as a source of rose oil. USDA says these roses are wild in CT, MI, MO, NJ, NY, OH, PA, WI, NB, ON, and PE. Ontonagon Co MI, 7/11/11. Rose family.
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Hi Denise
Just thinking it's almost time to come look for Platanthera flava. Bob
Hi Bob:
I found it on Eber Rd, about 1.5 mi S. of Kitty Todd Preserve 1/4 mi from Metroparks land. I’m guessing it came in on the RR. (NwOhio)
Apparently so, but not on all plants. The brown only shows a little in this image.
Regarding umber pussytoes, one reference calls it brown-brackted pussytoes. Are it's bracts browner than other pussytoes?