Single Pink Sea Rose

by Yvette Gaudreau
(Cape Cod, Ma.)

Sea Roses are very fragile and grow wild by our beaches on Cape Cod. Usually find them along a marsh or inlet near water. They grow in pink, red and white.

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Sometimes camera's can't tell the difference in pink, pink/violet, mauve, lavender. It's especially difficult for the male of our species to differentiate this range of colors. Something to do with the number of cones/receptors in the male eyeball. Anyway, since I'm at a disadvantage, if you call it pink, then pink it is! Wild roses in the Virginia area have a similar shape and color range. I'm working a painting now that has a similar color! (To me, this is a mauve?)

The distinguishing feature of this rose, in my opinion, are the serrations within the leaves. So pronounced and uniform. Almost like a mint that grows wild here.


Another great reference photo!

Thanks for sharing!