Rosa minutifolia - Baja Wild Rose (Plant) botany In early times it was

In early times it was an important food source

s South Coast Ranges

Sierra Nevada

Very showy

This slow-growing shrub needs good drainage

Rosa minutifolia - Baja Wild Rose (Plant) botany In early times it wasSmall crinkled, toothed leaves dinstinguish this rose, as well as being more drought tolerant. It is native to the mild coasts of Baja and San Diego Co. It sheds its leaves in summer. Leaves and flowers usually appear after the first rain. Plant Characteristics Family Name Rosaceae Species Name Rosa minutifolia Common Name Baja Wild Rose Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Coast Part Sun, Inland Sun, Inland Part Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil