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Musk rose

Rosa moschata

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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).

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

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 moschata (Musk rose)

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 Musk rose?

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

Where does Musk rose live?

Musk rose 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 Musk rose belong to?

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

What kingdom does Musk rose belong to?

Musk rose (Rosa moschata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Musk rose?

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