''Rosa villosa'', the apple rose, is a species of

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. It was described in 1753.

Description

Its fruit persists for an average of 30 days, and bears an average of 23 seeds per fruit. Fruits average 68.1% water, and their

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includes 20.8%

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s and 0.8%

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Distribution

It is native to Europe, where it is found in the central, southern and southeastern parts of the continent, including southwestern Russia.

Taxonomy

It is most closely related to '' Rosa mollis'', with which it is sometimes confused.

References

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

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villosa ''Villosa'' is a genus of freshwater mussels, aquatic bivalve molluscs in the family Unionidae. Species Species within the genus ''Villosa'': * '' Villosa amygdala'' * '' Villosa arkansasensis'' - Ouachita creekshell * '' Villosa choctawensi ...

Flora of Europe Garden plants of Europe Plants described in 1753 Taxa named by Carl Linnaeus {{rosa-stub