Rosa villosa explained

Rosa villosa, the apple rose, is a species of rose. It was described in 1753.^[1]

It is native to Europe, where it is found in the central, southern and southeastern parts of the continent, including southwestern Russia.^[2] It is most closely related to Rosa mollis, with which it is sometimes confused.^[2]

References

• Linnaeus, C. 1753. Species Plantarum 1: 491.

Notes and References

1. Book: John H. Wiersema. Blanca León. World Economic Plants: A Standard Reference, Second Edition. 20 March 2013. CRC Press. 978-1-4665-7681-0. 1122.
2. Book: Kurtto. Arto. Lampinen. Raino. Junikka. Leo. 2004. Atlas florae Europaeae, distribution of vascular plants in Europe. 13: Rosaceae (Spiraea to Fragaria, excl. Rubus). Committee for mapping the flora of Europe and Societas Biologica Fennica. Helsinki. 978-951-9108-14-8. 98–102.