Rosa villosa, the apple rose, is a species of rose. It was described in 1753. It is native to Europe, where it is found in the central, southern and southeastern parts of the continent, including southwestern Russia. It is most closely related to Rosa mollis, with which it is sometimes confused. References Linnaeus, C. 1753. Species Plantarum 1: 491. External links villosa Flora of Europe Garden plants of Europe Plants described in 1753 Taxa named by Carl Linnaeus