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Rosa micrantha Borrer ex Sm.

small-flowered sweet briar (Rosaceae)

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Rosa micrantha is a pink-flowered rose mostly found over chalk and limestone in southern England.

Great Barrington (VC33: East Gloucestershire); 2020-06-23

 small-flowered sweet briar / Rosa micrantha: _Rosa micrantha_ is a pink-flowered rose mostly found over chalk and limestone in southern England.

The sepals of Rosa micrantha have lobes projecting from either side.

Great Barrington (VC33: East Gloucestershire); 2020-06-23

 small-flowered sweet briar / Rosa micrantha: The sepals of _Rosa micrantha_ have lobes projecting from either side.

The leaflets of Rosa micrantha are rounded at the base and have many sessile glandular hairs on the underside.

Great Barrington (VC33: East Gloucestershire); 2020-06-23

 small-flowered sweet briar / Rosa micrantha: The leaflets of _Rosa micrantha_ are rounded at the base and have many sessile glandular hairs on the underside.

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