Occurrence of the red-leaved rose Rosa glauca Pourr. (Rosaceae), in Poland

Abstract

The red-leaved rose, Rosa glauca, has the status of an established, non-invasive kenophyte species in Poland. In the 1970s, it was reported to be commonly cultivated, and since the second half of the 20th century, information about its spontaneous spread, mainly in the western part of the country, has appeared in the literature. The aim of this study was to present the current distribution of Rosa glauca sites in Poland. The possible invasive potential of this species was also studied.