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![Rosa arvensis, flower.jpg](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/da/Rosa_arvensis%2C_flower.jpg/200px-Rosa_arvensis%2C_flower.jpg) |
Flower of Rosa arvensis |
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Family: | Rosaceae
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Global distribution of Rosaceae |
Rosaceae (rose-like plants) is a large family of plants. There are about 100-120 genera with between 3,000 and 4,000 species in them. Well-known plants from the family include:
Plants in Rosaceae usually have flowers with five petals. However, some decorative roses have many more. Species of Dryas usually have eight petals. view more...