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White Rose

Rosa alba

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (11 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇱🇻 Latvia 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇧 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 alba (White Rose)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish rosa blanca
French Rosier blanc
German Weiße Rose
Portuguese rosa-branca

Similar Species in Rosa

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Abutalybov's Brier
Rosa abutalybovii
Data Deficient
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alpine rose
Rosa pendulina
Not Evaluated
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Amur rose
Rosa davurica
Not Evaluated
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Apothecary Rose
Rosa gallica
Not Evaluated
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Arkansas Rose
Rosa arkansana
Not Evaluated
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Austrian copper rose
Rosa foetida
Not Evaluated
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Baby Rose
Rosa multiflora
Not Evaluated
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Briar Rose
Rosa rubiginosa
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of White Rose?
The scientific name of White Rose is Rosa alba. It belongs to the genus Rosa.
Where does White Rose live?
White Rose is found in Widely distributed across Europe (11 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Hungary, Latvia, Netherlands, Norway.
What family does White Rose belong to?
White Rose (Rosa alba) belongs to the genus Rosa, which is part of the taxonomic family Rosaceae.
What kingdom does White Rose belong to?
White Rose (Rosa alba) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of White Rose?
The closest relatives of White Rose in the genus Rosa include Abutalybov's Brier, alpine rose, Amur rose, Apothecary Rose, Arkansas Rose.

Native Range — 13 Countries

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Genus Rosa — 20 Species

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Abutalybov's Brier
Rosa abutalybovii
DD 🌹
alpine rose
Rosa pendulina
NE 🌹
Amur rose
Rosa davurica
NE 🌹
Apothecary Rose
Rosa gallica
NE 🌹
Arkansas Rose
Rosa arkansana
NE 🌹
Austrian copper rose
Rosa foetida
NE 🌹
Baby Rose
Rosa multiflora
NE 🌹
Briar Rose
Rosa rubiginosa
LC 🌹
Bristly Rose
Rosa acicularis
VU 🌹
Burnet Rose
Rosa spinosissima
NT 🌹
cabbage rose
Rosa centifolia
NE 🌹
California rose
Rosa californica
NE 🌹
Canker Rose
Rosa canina
LC 🌹
Carolina Rose
Rosa carolina
NE 🌹
Cherokee rose
Rosa laevigata
NE 🌹
Chinese rose
Rosa chinensis
NE 🌹
Cinnamom Rose
Rosa majalis
NE 🌹
Climbing Prairie Rose
Rosa setigera
NE 🌹
Damask rose
Rosa damascena
NE 🌹
Evergreen Rose
Rosa sempervirens
NE
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