Question: Can you tell me if this is Rosa canina from the photo? It was observed yesterday in an old field …
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Question
Can you tell me if this is Rosa canina from the photo? It was observed yesterday in an old field in Benson, VT.
Answer
Dear mmchugh, this does not look like Rosa canina. If you look closely at the photograph, you will notice the pedicels (i.e., stalks to the fruits) have stalked glands on them, a feature not present in this species. It looks more likely to be Rosa rubiginosa (sweet-briar rose), a species related to Rosa canina. Best wishes.
