Multiflora Rose is a thorny shrub with clusters of small white flowers. It was once used for erosion control and as a living fence but is now considered invasive due to its tendency to form dense thickets.
Habitat
Found in fields, forests, and along roadsides.
Diet
Its flowers attract bees and other pollinators.
How common
Common
Best time to see a Multiflora Rose
The best time to see a Multiflora Rose is April–June, when about 64% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 91,993 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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