Rosa arvensis


Rosa arvensis, the field rose, is a rose that is found extensively across Europe, particularly in hedgerows. It was first described by British botanist William Hudson in 1762.

Name

Popular names

The plant is variously known as the Field Rose and white-flowered trailing rose. It may also be called Shakespeare’s musk.

Synonyms

The following synonyms were recognised in October 2018:
This rose blooms in July with white flowers, across, which are followed by red hips. The plant can grow to be between tall.

Distribution

Rosa arvensis was first identified in England and has been subsequently observed in many countries throughout Europe. It can be seen principally in hedges and thickets.

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