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Sweet Briar Rose

Rosa rubiginosa

Photo by Nicholas4
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44.3307, -68.1884

Field Notes

Description:

All colors were present..allthough this one came out best..there were whites and reds..

Habitat:

Along the shore path from Bar Harbor towards the South side of town..

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
ceherzog
Great! I've seen it in Maine. I think that people collect the fruits (hips) to make Rose Hip tea.
Nicholas4
Thanks "ceherzog". You are right. Nick
ceherzog
I think what you have is Rosa rubiginosa, which is a species of Rose. Rose of Sharon is in the hibuscus family. Check it out.

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Flowers of North America
Mission
Acadia National Park

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PublishedJune 14, 2011

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