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Rosa spinosissima L.

burnet rose (Rosaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadNegligible tendencyNW
Plant Atlas 2020
BSBI Distribution Map

Synonym | Rosa pimpinellifolia L.

Rosa spinosissima grows mostly in coastal habitats.

Newborough (VC52: Anglesey); 2007-06-02

 burnet rose / Rosa spinosissima: _Rosa spinosissima_ grows mostly in coastal habitats.

The black fruit, wider than long, is distinctive.

Manchester (VC59: South Lancashire); 2007-08-28

 burnet rose / Rosa spinosissima: The black fruit, wider than long, is distinctive.

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