Cretica

Rosa glutinosa has a number of forms. One is R. rubiginosa var. cretica. The taxonomy of species roses is unbelievably complicated. The cretica is a dwarf form and can be found from Italy to Persia as well as on the mountains of  Greece and the offshore islands. Pink flowers (five petals). Bristly down the canes. I hope some of our Greek members will give personal views on this!! So little has been written on many of the species, but the R. californica complex is now under review. And if anyone is interested in that complex, get in touch. Bill Grant, central coast California.
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