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Glaucous Dog Rose

Rosa dumalis · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Glaucous Dog Rose, scientifically known as Rosa dumalis, is a hardy, deciduous shrub native to North America. Characterized by its distinctive bluish-green foliage and delicate pink blooms, this resilient plant thrives in thickets and forest edges, offering ecological value to pollinators and aesthetic charm to natural landscapes.

Family
Rosaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Glaucous Dog Rose · Glaucous Dog-Rose · 1 more
Scientific synonyms
Rosa Canina Var. Glauca · Rosa Rubrifolia Var. Glauca · 299 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Rosa dumalis

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

German:

  • Vogesen-Rose
  • graugrüne Rose
  • Vogesen-Rose
  • Blaugrüne Rose

French:

  • Églantier bleu cendré
  • Rosier des Vosges
  • Faux rosier des chiens

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, known as Rosa dumalis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae within the order Rosales. Finally, it is a member of the family Rosaceae and the genus Rosa.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Rosales
Family Rosaceae
Genus Rosa

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known as Rosa dumalis, exhibits a specific distribution across several regions of Northern Europe. Its presence is documented throughout the island of Ireland and across Great Britain. Furthermore, the species can be found in the coastal and inland areas of Denmark. It also inhabits the northern landscapes of Finland. Finally, the geographical range of this medicinal plant extends as far as Iceland.

Region Area
Northern Europe Denmark
Northern Europe Finland
Northern Europe Great Britain
Northern Europe Iceland
Northern Europe Ireland
Northern Europe Norway
Northern Europe Sweden
Middle Europe Austria
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia
Middle Europe Germany

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Rosa dumalis is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, ensuring its persistence across multiple growing seasons through continuous vegetative and reproductive cycles. Regarding its structural growth habits and classification within plant life forms, it exhibits characteristics of both phanerophyte and nanophanerophyte, reflecting its ability to maintain woody stems that extend above the ground level. This combination of life forms allows the species to navigate its ecological niche effectively, utilizing its perennial nature to establish long-term presence in its habitat.

Life form :
nanophanerophyte
Life form :
phanerophyte
Lifecycle :
perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Rosa dumalis is characterized by its growth form as a woody shrub, typically reaching a plant height ranging from a minimum of 1 meter to a maximum of 2 meters. As a self-supporting species, it does not function as a climber, liana, or vine, and it maintains an independent existence rather than acting as a parasite or an epiphyte. In terms of its ecological positioning, it is a terrestrial plant, lacking aquatic or semiaquatic tendencies. Its structural composition is defined by its woody nature, providing the necessary stability for its shrubby habit.

Aquatic :
terrestrial
Climber :
self-supporting
Epiphyte :
terrestrial
Growth form :
shrub
Parasite :
independent
Plant height max:
2 m
Plant height min:
1 m
Woodiness :
woody

Physiology

The physiology of Rosa dumalis is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, which governs its carbon fixation processes and energy production. The plant exhibits specific leaf morphological and structural adaptations, including a mean leaf size of 18.04 cm². Furthermore, it maintains a mean Specific Leaf Area (SLA) of 105.11 cm²/g, reflecting the relationship between its leaf area and dry mass density, which influences its resource acquisition and light-use efficiency within its habitat.

Leaf size mean:
18.04 cm²
Photosynthetic pathway :
C3
Specific Leaf Area (SLA) mean:
105.11 cm²/g

Reproduction

The reproduction of Rosa dumalis is characterized by a specific flowering phenology and specialized fruit development. The flowering period typically begins in June and concludes in July. Following pollination, the plant produces fruit classified as a berry, which is indehiscent in nature. These fruits have an average width of 1.28 cm. The seeds contained within the fruit vary in size, with a minimum mass of 0.01514 g, a maximum mass of 0.02516 g, and an overall mean seed mass of approximately 0.311340555666667 g. For the purpose of spreading its offspring, the plant employs a zoochorous dispersal syndrome, relying on animals to facilitate the movement of its seeds to new locations.

Dehiscence :
indehiscent
Dispersal syndrome :
zoochorous
Flowering time :
Jun
Flowering time :
Jul
Fruit type :
berry
Fruit width mean:
1.28 cm
Seed mass max:
0.02516 g
Seed mass mean:
0.311340555666667 g
Seed mass min:
0.01514 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Rosa dumalis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include vitamin C.

Chemicals reported in Rosa dumalis
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
vitamin C 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

vitamin C

  1. Frontiers in pharmacology