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.
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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