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Rosa rugosa (rugosa rose) is a coastal shrub native to eastern Asia, naturalized across temperate regions worldwide, notable for its disease resistance, fragrant flowers, and large vitamin C-rich hips.
Why this score
Disease resistance, fragrance, hips, and coastal toughness are strong; invasive tendencies in some regions lower expert approval.
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Rosa canina, commonly called dog rose, is a deciduous, scrambling shrub native to Europe, northwestern Africa, and western Asia. It bears hooked prickles, pinnate leaves, and usually pale pink or white flowers followed by red-orange hips. The species is characteristic of hedgerows, woodland margins,...
Why this score
Culturally familiar wild rose with valuable hips and wildlife use; scrambling habit and modest flowers limit ornamental score.
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