Rosa gymnocarpa is a species of rose native to western North America.

Rosa gymnocarpa is a perennial,[2] deciduous shrub growing up to 2 metres (6.6 ft) in height.

Its slender stem is covered with long, straight prickles which may or may not be abundant, and it possesses rhizomes and shallow roots.

The pink or white fragrant flowers develop in late spring or early summer.

Its fruit is a red rose hip containing hard tan achenes that contain the seeds.