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Sweet briar (Rosa rubiginosa) (Nox)

Invasive Assessment | Impact Assessment | Potential Distribution | Present Distribution

Scientific name: Rosa rubiginosa L. (Synonym R. eglanteria)

Common Name: Sweet briar, Briar rose, Wild rose.

Additional information about Sweet briar is located on the DPI website including - origin and distribution, description, the problem, similar species, lifecycle and reproduction, as well as dispersal and management program.

Related Links

Weed Identification Note for Sweet briar - on the Weeds Australia website (external link). Information is provided on the generalised current distribution in Australia as well as other information such as origin, distinguishing features, dispersal etc.

Photo: Sweet Briar Flower
Sweet briar flower
Photo: Mark Imhof
Photo: Sweet Briar fruit
Sweet briar fruit
Photo: Mark Imhof
Photo: Sweet Briar
Sweet briar plant
Photo: Mark Imhof



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