Multiflora RoseRosa mutiflora Thunb.

ClassificationKingdom: PlantaeSubkingdom: TracheobiontaSuperdivision: SpermatophytaDivision: MagnoliophytaClass: MagnoliopsidaSubclass: RosidaeOrder: RosalesFamily: RosaceaeGenus: Rosa L.Species: Rosa mulitflora Thunb.

Shape, Form, TypeMultiflora roses have a large, round crown

and dense thickets formed by arching stems. They can sometimes reach great heights when well supported.

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BarkThe bark is brown and shredded into fine

pieces near the base.

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TwigTwigs of multiflora roses are generally green

with some hints of red. They have paired prickles and long stems.

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LeafLeaves alternate and are pinnately

compound. They are usually three to five inches long and contain five to eleven leaflets. They are dark green above, pale below, and have stipules like the teeth of a comb along the bottom.

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BudBuds are pointed and usually of a reddish

color.

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FlowerFlowers of multiflora roses consist of five

white petals that are wedge-shaped. They are around two inches, but occur in clusters. They generally appear towards early summer and give off a fragrance.

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FruitFruit ripens in late summer and stays

throughout winter. They are spherical, reddish, and around one fourth of a inch in diameter.

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Habitat and RangeMulitflora roses are present mainly in eastern

and central United States and Canada, as well as along the west coast states and provinces.

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UsesGenerally, multiflora rose is grown as a

decorative plant. While it was used to attract wildlife, now it is considered an invasive species. It tolerates both dry and moist climates which is why it is found in older fields, along roads, and fences, and forest edges.

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References Figure References:

Figures 1-4, 6,7: Rosa multiflora Fact Sheet. (2010). Retrieved June 23, 2010 from Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation, Virginia Tech: http://www.cnr.vt.edu/ dendro/ dendrology/ syllabus/ factsheet.cfm?id=151.

Figure 5: Roses. (2009). Retrieved June 23, 2010 from Stock Photography, Just our Pictures: http://www.justourpictures.com/ roses/ popimgs/ multiflora-rose.jpg.

Figure 8: Rosa mulitflora Thunb. . (2010). Retrieved June 23, 2010 from United States Department of Agriculture, Plants Profile: http://plants.usda.gov/ java/ profile?symbol=romu.

Figure 9: Rosa multiflora. (2010). Retrieved June 23, 2010 from Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/ wiki/ multiflora_rose.

Informational References: Rosa multiflora Fact Sheet. (2010). Retrieved June 23, 2010 from Department of

Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation, Virginia Tech: http://www.cnr.vt.edu/ dendro/ dendrology/ syllabus/ factsheet.cfm?id=151.

Rosa mulitflora Thunb. . (2010). Retrieved June 23, 2010 from United States Department of Agriculture, Plants Profile: http://plants.usda.gov/ java/ profile?symbol=romu.

Rosa multiflora. (2010). Retrieved June 23, 2010 from Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/ wiki/ multiflora_rose.