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• R. clinophylla
• Rosa clinophylla Thory
• R. involucrata
• Rosa involucrata Roxburgh ex Lindley synonym
• Rosier à feuilles penchées

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White, near white or white blend Species.
Exhibition name: R. clinophylla

Introduced in United Kingdom by Reginard Whitley in before 1820 as 'R. involucrata'.

Species / Wild.  

White or white blend.  Moderate, sweet fragrance.  Average diameter 3".  Medium, single (4-8 petals), cluster-flowered bloom form.  Occasional repeat later in the season.  Medium buds.  

11 leaflets.  

Height: 3' to 15' (90 to 455cm).  

USDA zone 9b through 10a.  Benefits from winter protection in colder climates.  can be grown as a shrub.  heat tolerant.  prefers warmer sites.  produces decorative hips.  Requires spring freeze protection (see glossary - Spring freeze protection) .  

Diploid

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R. clinophylla Thory (1817) is native to tropical India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Laos and Thailand, where it thrives in swampy areas, living partly submerged part of the year. A mountain form grows in Nepal.
Three variants have been recognized: var. clinophylla, var. glabra (smooth and hairless) and var. parvifolia (small-leafed). Some describe the fragrance of the blooms is as acetone.