Sweet briar

Scientific Name: Rosa rubiginosa
Scientific Author: Linnaeus, C. von (1771)
Taxonomy: (Magnoliophyta: Magnoliopsida: Rosales: Rosaceae)

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Seed Dorsal

Caption: Seed Project
Source: Clare McLellan Museums Victoria

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Seed Dorsal
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Seed Apex

Diagnostic Notes

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Description

Seed Colour: Brown light, Orange

Seed Length: 2 - 4mm

Seed Sculpture: Roughened

Seed Shape: Rhomboid (Diamond shaped)

A typical rosehip contains numerous hard-shelled, single-seeded fruits (usually 15-50 per hip). The hips do not abscise on ripening. Source: See Web Links for KEW Royal Botanic Gardens

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Author: Clare McLellan

Created: 31/07/2012 03:37 AEST

Last Updated: 21/01/2013 12:16 AEST

Citation: Clare McLellan (2012) Sweet briar (Rosa rubiginosa) Updated on 1/21/2013 12:16:45 PM Available online: PaDIL - http://www.padil.gov.au.

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