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

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