Rosa villosaRosa villosa, the apple rose, is a species of rose. It was described in 1753.DescriptionIts fruit persists for an average of 30 days, and bears an average of 23 seeds per fruit. Fruits average 68.1% water, and their dry weight includes 20.8% carbohydrates and 0.8% lipids.DistributionIt is native to Europe, where it is found in the central, southern and southeastern parts of the continent, including southwestern Russia.TaxonomyIt is most closely related to Rosa mollis, with which it is sometimes confused.