Rosa spinosissima var. spinosissima
Rosa spinosissima var. spinosissima, commonly known as the extremely thorny rose, is a resilient shrub native to East Asia. Renowned for its dense, protective spines, this botanical variety is valued in traditional medicine for its potential antioxidant properties and its ability to support holistic healing through its bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Rosa spinosissima var. spinosissima
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae in the order Rosalales and the family Rosaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Rosa as the specific variety Rosa spinosissima var. spinosissima.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rosaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Rosa | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Rosa spinosissima var. spinosissima, is known by several different names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the Spiny Rose, while in French, it is known as l'Églantier épineux. In German, the species is called der Dornröschenrose, and in Spanish, it is identified as el Rosal espinosísimo.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range across the northern regions of Europe. Its presence can be documented within the coastal and inland landscapes of Denmark. Furthermore, the species is found spanning the territories of Great Britain and Ireland. It also extends its distribution to the island of Iceland. Finally, the plant is naturally situated within the northern reaches of Norway.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Iceland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |