Unlike most roses, it is practically thornless, though it may bear some prickles up to 5 mm long, particularly on stout, strong shoots.

[6] Lady Banks Rose (Rosa Banksiae) - The leaves of this plant are said to possess qualities useful in the treatment of wounds and the promotion of tissue formation.

The species was introduced to Europe by William Kerr, who had been sent on a plant-hunting expedition by Sir Joseph Banks.

normalis (see above), and R. banksiae 'Lutea', the yellow Lady Banks' rose (brought to Europe in 1824 by J. D. Parks).

[8] It is used in traditional Chinese medicine, with portions of other plants and herbs (such as monkshood and Ligusticum wallichii) to make a liniment to treat a painful swelling of the joints.