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Alberta Wild Rose (Prickly Rose) vs Common Snowberry
Rosa acicularis
Symphoricarpos albus
Alberta's provincial flower, Alberta Wild Rose, is a small, deciduous shrub known for its beautiful pink blooms and thick, thorny stems.
Native to Canada, this hardy perennial is an attractive addition to any garden. Wildlife enjoy its edible rosehips, which inclined growers can use in jams, jellies, and rose hip tea.
Common Snowberry is a small deciduous shrub with characteristic white to pink flowers and clusters of white fruit.
This North American native species is very adaptable, and can be used for erosion control in riparian and restoration areas. Snowberry's fruit attracts wildlife, and livestock can consume the berries without issue.
Alberta Wild Rose (Prickly Rose) Quick Facts
Common Snowberry Quick Facts
Toxicity: berries toxic to humans