| Double Chestnut Rose |
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| File size | 731238 |
| Original date | 5/22/12 3:15 PM |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1920 |
| Flash | Flash did not fire, auto |
| Focal length | 45.7mm |
| Exposure time | 1/160s |
| Aperture | 4.8 |
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| Metering Mode | Multi-segment |
| Camera make | Panasonic |
| Camera model | DMC-TZ10 |
| Sensor type | OneChipColorArea |
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Botanical name: Rosa roxburghii Family: Rosaceae (Rose family)
Synonyms: Rosa microphylla var. glabra
Synonyms: Rosa microphylla var. glabra
Chestnut Rose forms a mounding bush 5-7 ft high,
and 4-5 ft wide, with stiff canes. The double form of the Chestnut
Rose produces slightly fragrant, very double, medium pink blooms in the
spring. The calyx and hips are both covered with prickly spines that
resemble the fruits of chestnut trees. The foliage is medium-green, and
very small with 5-7 or up to as many as 15 evenly arranged, oval
pointed leaflets on each leaf. The edges of the leaves are finely
serrated, and the surfaces of the leaves are smooth.
Chestnut Rose originated in China, and was introduced from the Botanic
Garden at Calcutta around 1824. It is named for William Roxburgh.
| Identification credit: Tabish | Photographed in Rose Garden, Ooty. |