Rosa micrantha Sm.
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Authority
Gleason, Henry A. & Cronquist, Arthur J. 1991. Manual of vascular plants of northeastern United States and adjacent Canada. lxxv + 910 pp.
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Family
Rosaceae
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Scientific Name
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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.
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Common Names
eglantine, sweetbrier