Book  (1832)  Page(s) Vol. 2, p. 515.  
 
R. diffusa, R.
Stems and branches weak, diffuse, armed with strong, recurved prickles in stipulary pairs. Leaflets five, ovate-oblong, villous ; stipules pectinate.
This distinct species is readily known by its weak, diffuse and procumbent, very long, almost simple branches, which often rest on the ground ; it is supposed to be a native of China, as it was brought from Canton to the Botanic garden at Calcutta. '

Book  (1814)  Page(s) 92.  
 
Rosa diffusa, R., China, shrubby