Named in memory of the members of Weisse Rose {white rose}, a circle of students, academics and artists around Hans and Sophie Scholl in Munich. They appealed for resistance against the Nazi regime in 1942–43, motivated by ethical and Christian arguments. Numerous members of the group were later condemned to death. (M 30478) _ _.
Discovered on 7-3-1989 in Tautenburg by Borngen, F.