Rosa micrantha Sm.

• Authority

  Gleason, Henry A. & Cronquist, Arthur J. 1991. Manual of vascular plants of northeastern United States and adjacent Canada. lxxv + 910 pp.

• Family

  Rosaceae

• Scientific Name

  Rosa micrantha Borrer ex Sm.

• Description

  Species Description - Much like no. 7 [Rosa eglanteria L.]; stems more arching, to 3.5 m; prickles subequal; sep soon deciduous; style glabrous; 2n=28, 35, 42. Native of Europe, frequently escaped in our range.

• Common Names

  eglantine, sweetbrier