Species of plant in the family Rosaceae
Rosa macrophylla, the big-hip rose, is a species of flowering plant in the family Rosaceae, native to the Himalayan region.[1][2][3] There are a number of cultivars, including 'Doncasteri', 'Glaucescens', 'Master Hugh', and 'Rubricaulis'.[4][5][6][7] 'Master Hugh' has the largest hips of any readily available rose.[8]
Subtaxa
The following varieties are accepted:[1]
- Rosa macrophylla var. glandulifera T.T.Yu & T.C.Ku – southern Tibet
- Rosa macrophylla var. macrophylla – entire range
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