Dog rose
Rosa caninaWeed profile
- Perennial
- Shrub
- Hinders movement
- Habitat: pastures, native vegetation
Impact
Forms prickly thickets, invades pasture.Description
- Large semi-deciduous shrub.
- Erect or scrambling with prickly stems and leaves.
- Pale pink, scented flowers.
- Red fruits (hips).
- Distinguished from sweet briar by smooth flower stalks and fruit.