How to Identify Rosaceae — Rose Family
Rosaceae (Rose Family) is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Rosales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 697 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.
Representative Rosaceae Species
Malus ioensis (Alph.Wood) Britton
Malus ioensis (Alph.Wood) Britton
Malus ioensis is a United States-native crabapple tree with two varieties, white…
Rubus pinnatus Willd.
Rubus pinnatus Willd.
Rubus niveus is a fruiting shrub native to southern Asia, now introduced and inv…
Alchemilla glaucescens Wallr.
Alchemilla glaucescens Wallr.
Alchemilla glaucescens is a European plant species in the Rosaceae family.
Spiraea splendens Baumann ex K.Koch
Spiraea splendens Baumann ex K.Koch
Spiraea splendens is a small North American western mountain rose-family shrub t…
Sorbus decora (Sarg.) C.K.Schneid.
Sorbus decora (Sarg.) C.K.Schneid.
Sorbus decora is a North American/Greenland tree cultivated as an ornamental tha…
Agrimonia gryposepala Wallr.
Agrimonia gryposepala Wallr.
Agrimonia gryposepala is a scented flowering plant native to North America, with…
Rosa acicularis Lindl.
Rosa acicularis Lindl.
Rosa acicularis Lindl. is a variable-ploidy deciduous wild rose with documented …
Rubus swinhoei Hance
Rubus swinhoei Hance
Rubus swinhoei Hance is a semi-evergreen shrub native to central and southern Ch…
Sorbus scopulina Greene
Sorbus scopulina Greene
Sorbus scopulina Greene is a small North American tree/shrub with edible bitter …
⚠️ Poisonous
Prunus angustifolia Marshall
Prunus angustifolia Marshall
Prunus angustifolia, or Chickasaw plum, is a small North American plum tree with…
Rubus reflexus Ker
Rubus reflexus Ker
Rubus reflexus Ker is a Chinese prickly bramble shrub in the rose family with si…
Bencomia exstipulata Svent.
Bencomia exstipulata Svent.
Bencomia exstipulata is a threatened endemic shrub from the Canary Islands, grow…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Rosaceae?
Rosaceae plants belong to the Rosales order in the Plantae kingdom. Browse the 697 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Rosaceae?
Rosaceae is classified in the order Rosales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 697 accepted species worldwide.
⚠️ Are any Rosaceae species poisonous?
Yes, some Rosaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Rosaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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