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Briar Rose

Rosa rubiginosa

Least Concern

About

The Briar Rose (Rosa rubiginosa) is a species in the genus Rosa. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (Lesotho, South Africa), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Argentina, Chile).

🇦🇷 Argentina 🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇱 Chile 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇱🇸 Lesotho 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Rosales (Roses & Allies)

Family

Rosaceae (Rose Family)

Genus

Rosa (Roses)

Species

Rosa rubiginosa (Briar Rose)

Names in Other Languages

French rosier rouillé

German Weinrose

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Briar Rose?

The scientific name of Briar Rose is Rosa rubiginosa. It belongs to the genus Rosa.

What is the conservation status of Briar Rose?

Briar Rose (Rosa rubiginosa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Briar Rose live?

Briar Rose is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Lesotho, South Africa), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Argentina, Chile).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Chile, Denmark, Lesotho, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, South Africa.

What family does Briar Rose belong to?

Briar Rose (Rosa rubiginosa) belongs to the genus Rosa, which is part of the taxonomic family Rosaceae.

Is Briar Rose endangered?

No, Briar Rose (Rosa rubiginosa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Briar Rose belong to?

Briar Rose (Rosa rubiginosa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Briar Rose?

The closest relatives of Briar Rose in the genus Rosa include Abutalybov's Brier, alpine rose, Amur rose, Apothecary Rose, Arkansas Rose.