Rosa micrantha, the small-flowered sweet briar, is a species of flowering plant in the family Rosaceae.[2] It is native to most of Europe, the Atlas Mountains of Africa, the Caucasus region, Turkey, Lebanon, and Syria, and it has been introduced to eastern North America, Argentina, and New Zealand.[1] A shrub reaching 3.5 m (11 ft), it is not readily available in commerce.[3]

  • Close-up of flower
    Close-up of flower
  • Flowers can be pink
    Flowers can be pink
  • Flowers and foliage
    Flowers and foliage
  • Hips
    Hips
  • Hips remain after leaves abscise
    Hips remain after leaves abscise
  • Botanical illustration
    Botanical illustration

References

  1. ^ a b "Rosa micrantha Borrer ex Sm". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
  2. ^ "Rosa micrantha small-flowered sweet briar". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2022. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
  3. ^ "Trees and shrubs: native to Britain". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2022. Retrieved 31 August 2022.