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Moschusrose

Rosa moschata

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits montane grasslands and shrublands and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (Afghanistan, India), Europe (7 countries), and North America (United States).

🇵🇹 Portugal 🇦🇫 Afghanistan 🇮🇳 India 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Rosales (Rosenartige)

Family

Rosaceae (Rose Family)

Genus

Rosa (Roses)

Species

Rosa moschata (Moschusrose)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish mosqueta blanca

French Églantier musqué

German Moschusrose

Portuguese roseira-mosqueta

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Moschusrose?

The scientific name of Moschusrose is Rosa moschata. It belongs to the genus Rosa.

Where does Moschusrose live?

Moschusrose is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Afghanistan, India), Europe (7 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Afghanistan, Belgium, France, India, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom, United States.

What family does Moschusrose belong to?

Moschusrose (Rosa moschata) belongs to the genus Rosa, which is part of the taxonomic family Rosaceae.

What kingdom does Moschusrose belong to?

Moschusrose (Rosa moschata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Moschusrose?

The closest relatives of Moschusrose in the genus Rosa include Acker-Rose, Alpen-Rose, Bengal-Rose, Bibernell-Rose, Carolina-Rose.