Eglantine << EHG luhn tyn >> is a wild rose, commonly called sweetbrier. The plant grows as a shrub and sometimes reaches a height of 6 feet (1.8 meters). It has curving brown stems covered with sharp, hooked prickles. Its small leaves grow close together. They are dark green on top and pale green underneath.
The flowers are a soft pink color. Both the leaves and blossoms have a sweet, spicy scent. The plant bears bright red or orange fruits. These fruits appear after the flowers have fallen. The eglantine originated in Europe. It grows in parts of the eastern United States. Eglantine is used in general landscaping for hedges or screen plantings.
