Rosa mutiflora Thunb.

Classification Kingdom: Plantae Subkingdom: Tracheobionta Superdivision: Spermatophyta Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Subclass: Rosidae Order: Rosales Family: Rosaceae Genus: Rosa L. Species: Rosa mulitflora Thunb.

Shape, Form, Type Multiflora roses have a large, round crown and dense thickets formed by arching stems. They can sometimes reach great heights when well supported. Figure 1

Bark The bark is brown and shredded into fine pieces near the base. Figure 2

Twig Twigs of multiflora roses are generally green with some hints of red. They have paired prickles and long stems. Figure 3

Leaf Leaves 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. Figure 4

Bud Buds are pointed and usually of a reddish color. Figure 5

Flower Flowers 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. Figure 6

Fruit Fruit ripens in late summer and stays throughout winter. They are spherical, reddish, and around one fourth of a inch in diameter. Figure 7

Habitat and Range Mulitflora roses are present mainly in eastern and central United States and Canada, as well as along the west coast states and provinces. Figure 9

Uses Generally, 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. Figure 9

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: ​ dendro/ ​ dendrology/ ​ syllabus/ ​ factsheet.cfm?id=151. Figure 5: Roses. (2009). Retrieved June 23, 2010 from Stock Photography, Just our Pictures: ​ roses/ ​ popimgs/ ​ multiflora-rose.jpg. Figure 8: Rosa mulitflora Thunb.. (2010). Retrieved June 23, 2010 from United States Department of Agriculture, Plants Profile: ​ java/ ​ profile?symbol=romu. Figure 9: Rosa multiflora. (2010). Retrieved June 23, 2010 from Wikipedia: ​ wiki/ ​ multiflora_rose. Informational References: Rosa multiflora Fact Sheet. (2010). Retrieved June 23, 2010 from Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation, Virginia Tech: ​ dendro/ ​ dendrology/ ​ syllabus/ ​ factsheet.cfm?id=151. Rosa mulitflora Thunb.. (2010). Retrieved June 23, 2010 from United States Department of Agriculture, Plants Profile: ​ java/ ​ profile?symbol=romu. Rosa multiflora. (2010). Retrieved June 23, 2010 from Wikipedia: ​ wiki/ ​ multiflora_rose.