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FSTU · FSTU

Dog rose

Rosa canina

Higher plants · Shrub

Description

A thorny shrub with white or pink flowers; the ripe fruit is red.

Significance

The fruit is rich in vitamin C and is used for tea and jam. It provides food and shelter for birds and insects.

Herbarium data

Basis of record
Preserved specimen (PreservedSpecimen)
Institution
Fergana State Technical University
International acronym
FSTU

Date added: 01/10/2026