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Rosa canina I really don't know why is this rose named after dogs... Dog Rose,Geotagged,Israel,Rosa canina,Spring Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Rosa canina

I really don't know why is this rose named after dogs...

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Found this about the name:

    "The dog rose does have a rich history to share, as its medical uses date back to the time of Hippocrates. The roots, foliage, blooms and hips were used in various prescriptions. The name was attributed to a belief many years ago that the root could be used to cure the bite of a mad (rabid) dog."

     Posted 6 years ago
    1. View Yael Orgad's profile
      Yael Orgad
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      very interesting! thank you :-) Posted 6 years ago

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The Dog Rose

"Rosa canina" is a variable climbing wild rose species native to Europe, northwest Africa and western Asia.

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Similar species: Rosales
Species identified by Yael Orgad
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By Yael Orgad

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Uploaded Jan 25, 2019. Captured Apr 13, 2017 11:48 in Children's Hospital, Israel.
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  • COOLPIX P600
  • f/4.8
  • 10/12500s
  • ISO100
  • 18.8mm