VUVulnerable

Prickly Wild Rose

Rosa acicularis

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosa_acicularis

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Wild Prickly Rose faces significant pressure from habitat fragmentation due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its northern range. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the cold-adapted ecosystems this species depends on, potentially shifting suitable habitat northward faster than the species can migrate. Overgrazing by livestock in some regions has reduced population density and reproductive success.
Threat summary

Habitat

Wild Prickly Rose inhabits boreal forests, forest edges, meadows, and open woodlands across northern North America and parts of northern Asia. It thrives in well-drained soils and can tolerate cold temperatures, often growing in areas with long winters and short growing seasons.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Prickly Wild Rose classified as Vulnerable?

Prickly Wild Rose is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Wild Prickly Rose faces significant pressure from habitat fragmentation due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its northern range. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the cold-adapted ecosystems this species depends on, potentially shifting suitable habitat northward faster than the species can migrate. Overgrazing by livestock in some regions has reduced population density and reproductive success.

Where does Prickly Wild Rose live?

Prickly Wild Rose occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.

What are the main threats to Prickly Wild Rose?

The main threats to Prickly Wild Rose are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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