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Rosa rugosa Thunb.

Japanese rose (Rosaceae)

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WidespreadNegligible tendencyE
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Rosa rugosa is native to the countries surrounding the Sea of Japan; it is widely grown in gardens and parks and is often naturalised, especially in coastal areas.

Shotover (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2014-07-08

 Japanese rose / Rosa rugosa: _Rosa rugosa_ is native to the countries surrounding the Sea of Japan; it is widely grown in gardens and parks and is often naturalised, especially in coastal areas.

The leaves of Rosa rugosa are shiny and bullate; the fruits are usually wider than long.

Cadboll (VC106: East Ross); 2018-08-21

 Japanese rose / Rosa rugosa: The leaves of _Rosa rugosa_ are shiny and bullate; the fruits are usually wider than long.

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