Rosa eglanteria
Rosa eglanteria L. nom. utique rej.
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Rosa rubiginosa L. Sweet-brier, sweetbrier, sweetbriar
Sweetbrier hails from Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia. It was introduced to North America prior to 1551, and has become naturalized here. Plants: This shrub is 6½-9½' (2-3 m) high. Stems have many stout curved thorns (though not nearly as many as rugosa rose). Leaves: Foliage smells like apples. Leaves are odd pinnate—occurring in clusters of 5 or 7 evenly sized opposite leaves with the odd leaf at the end of the branch. Individual leaves are about ½" (1.3 cm) long, oval, with double serrations. Flowers: Loose clusters of one to eight, each 1-1½" (2.5-3.8 cm) around, pink or bright pink, with 5 petals. Fruits: Up to ⅞" (2.5 cm) in diameter, bright red-orange, sometimes elongated into ovals. See our wild rose comparison guide for further information. Edibility: Although the fruit can be cooked and used for jam, it is a frustrating process, since the usable portion of the fruit is a thin layer above the seeds, and the seeds are encased in hairlike fibers that can irritate the mouth and digestive tract if accidentally eaten. Petals are edible if the bitter white bases are first removed. Young shoots are edible as well. Online References:
Rosa rubiginosa on CalPhotos Rosa rubiginosa on Turner Photographics' Wildflowers site Rosa rubiginosa on Wikipedia Rosa rubiginosa on Plants for a Future, a resource and information centre for edible and otherwise useful plants Rosa rubiginosa at the Missouri Botanical Garden Rosa rubiginosa description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 25 May 2020.
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9/25/2010 · Nashua River Rail Trail, Groton Center, Groton, Massachusetts
8/28/2007 · Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, Stout Grove, Crescent City, California
9/25/2010 · Nashua River Rail Trail, Groton Center, Groton, Massachusetts
9/25/2010 · Nashua River Rail Trail, Groton Center, Groton, Massachusetts Range: Zones 4-9:
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