Rosa multiflora is a wild rose species with small, multiple blooms.  The flowers are a light pink, but fade to white with age.  Though the blooms are multiple, the other qualities of wild rose which I listed in my Wild Rose Identification article, still apply.

A native species of Asia, rosa multiflora is an invasive weed in the US.  I don’t usually worry about over-harvesting invasive weeds for recipes and remedies, as they tend to crowd out native species.    This wild rose species has an intoxicating fragrance…  I always move in close to drink in the heady perfume.  Have you stopped to smell the roses today?

Invasive Rose

Distributed throughout much of the US, especially eastern united states.  I often find rosa multiflora near lakes and in woods.  This one was found at Morton Arboretum.

Check out the similarities in the leaves compared to yesterday’s post.