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Mike
wrote:
12 Nov 2025
Let it grow? :-) You can tell from the underside of the leaves too. Maybe a field trip to where both species occur (southside). I will send you a guide prepared by AI.
Rosa sp.
waltraud
wrote:
12 Nov 2025
thanks Mike, I will check next opportunity. Question is how to distinguish if no flower stems and fruits? A judgement of thorniness requires experience ...
Rosa sp.
Mike
wrote:
11 Nov 2025
@waltraud, Briar rose Rosa rubiginosa is the more common one. It is thornier and has bristles on the flower stalk and fruit. See Rosa sp. (A Wild Rose) which I added to show the differences. Comparison of the two species pages also helps. Leaving them as Rosa sp. causes confusion when looking for distribution and frequency of occurrence, and also hides the occasional other roses that occur (such as R. wichuriana).
Rosa sp.
waltraud
wrote:
11 Nov 2025
Mike I tackle the roses regardless of species when I come across them if I have the time tools & herbicide mix; we have both in the area but to be honest I don't take the time to identify before I kill them and record them as sweet briar on Field Maps. Can you remind me about the distinguishing feature? Maybe I take more care when I take a photo next time.
Rosa sp.
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