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Sweet briar (Rosa rubiginosa) (Nox)

Invasive Assessment | Impact Assessment | Potential Distribution | Present Distribution

Scientific name: Rosa rubiginosa L. (Synonym R. eglanteria)

Common Name: Sweet briar, Briar rose, Wild rose.

Photo: Sweet Briar Flower
Sweet briar flower
Photo: Mark Imhof
Photo: Sweet Briar fruit
Sweet briar fruit
Photo: Mark Imhof
Photo: Sweet Briar
Sweet briar plant
Photo: Mark Imhof

Additional information about Sweet briar is located on the Agriculture Victoria website including - origin and distribution, description, the problem, similar species, lifecycle and reproduction, as well as dispersal and management program.


Related Links

Information on Sweet briar on the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment's website (external link).
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