Family - Rosaceae

Common Name - Burnet Rose

Habitats

Description of Genus

Shrubs, largely deciduous. Leaves are usually pinnate and with stipules. The stems are normally thorny. The flowers are bisexual with numerous stamens.

Life History

UK distribution

Mostly coastal, but occasionally inland. (See Map)

Flowering Time

In flower during May, June and July.

Fruit

Strictly speaking the fruit is called either a false-fruit, or an achene. However it could be mistaken for a berry.

Flower

The flower is actinomorphic

Names in other languages and countries

Germany
Dünenrose
Bibernellrose
Sweden
pimpinellros
Finland
kartanonruusu
juhannusruusu
Poland
Róza gestokolczasta

Latin Synonyms

Rosa spinosissima