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multiflora rose

Rosa multiflora

Multiflora rose is a pretty plant with lots of small, colorful flowers. It grows in bushes and can be found in many places, making it a favorite for gardens and nature walks.

Habitat: Urban areas, fields, and gardens

Appearance

The multiflora rose is a dense, arching shrub with thorny stems and clusters of small, five-petaled white or pale pink flowers. Unlike many garden roses, its flowers are abundant and grow in dense groups along the branches, followed by tiny, bright red hips.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRosalesFamilyRosaceaeGenusRosa
multiflora rose
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multiflora rose

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

2/5 · Low

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Interesting facts

A single multiflora rose bush can produce millions of tiny seeds, spreading easily!

It was brought to North America to help control erosion and create 'living fences'!

Its bright red fruit, called hips, are a superfood for birds in winter!

Some people make tasty jams and teas from its rose hips!

Special abilities

Ability

Thorn Armor

Multiflora rose has sharp, hooked thorns that protect its stems and leaves from hungry animals.

Ability

Rapid Colonizer

This rose can grow incredibly fast, quickly covering open ground and outcompeting other plants for space.

Ability

Seed Spreader

Its small, bright red hips contain many seeds that birds eat and then scatter far and wide.

Measurements & details

Height
300-500 cm
Spread
300-600 cm
Flower Size
1.5-4 cm
Bloom Season
Late spring to early summer
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

Multiflora Rosebush

Collections

Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

Be careful when touching the plant, as it has thorns that can prick your skin.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is multiflora rose?

300-500 cm

How wide does multiflora rose spread?

300-600 cm

How big are the flowers on multiflora rose?

1.5-4 cm

When does multiflora rose bloom?

Late spring to early summer

Is multiflora rose edible?

Yes

Is multiflora rose toxic?

None

What is multiflora rose's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is multiflora rose pollinated?

Insect

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