Multiflora rose
Rosa multiflora
FOUND by aweatherhead2012-07-31
Wells, ME
ID Confirmed
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Field Notes
Having been inside all day, the cool ocean breeze lured me outside for a walk. I took notice of what looked like some Beach Rose in a flower bed next to a house on Moody Point. Closer inspection confirmed this. There also appeared to be some Rambler Rose along the fence line as well. What surprised me was the discovery of Japanese Beetles all through the the Beach Rose. None were found in the Rambler Rose on the other side of the area.
Supporting Evidence
The bunches of small white flowers have already passed. The small rose hips have begun to develop, not yet red this early in the season.
The stems of this rose bush are green and arching. The thorns are thin and slightly curved. Notice that the stem is smooth and has no hairs. The stipules are fringed as would be expected
The leaves are arranged in an alternate pattern with compound-pinnate leaves. Nine leaflets can be seen in this image. The leaves are oval in shape with a toothed edge.
Species Observation: Species Looked For
Did you find it?:
I think I found it
Scientific name:
Rosa multifloraCommon name:
Multiflora rose
Count of individuals:
1-10
Coverage:
Less than 1/4 covered
Reproduction:
Fruit (plants)
Vegetative structures (plants)
Sampling method:
Just looking around
Place Studied
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Latitude:
N 43.287890 °
Longitude:
W -70.573270 °
Observation Site Information
Habitat:
Upland - Developed areas
Trip Information
Name:
Flower Beds
Trip date:
Tue, 2012-07-31 19:00
Town or city:
Wells, ME
Type of investigation:
Species and Habitat Survey
Ecosystem:
Upland
Watershed:
Piscataqua
Habitat Observations
Species diversity:
23 different species
Evidence of vectors:
Paved road
Tree canopy cover:
Open to 1/4 covered
Soil moisture:
Dry
Comments
I wonder why Japanese beetles
I wonder why Japanese beetles prefer one rose over another. Could lead to a cool investigation into beetle food preferences with your students, maybe?
Awesome observations! Are you hooked? :)
~sniffly
beetle feeding preferences
I agree, Sniffly. This would be a great study. I'm involved in a similar study this year (and for the next few years) ... we're looking at feeding preferences of honeybees and native bees. It's fascinating!!
Yes ... it's multiflora rose
Good job! Your photos and comments are spot-on; this is multiflora rose.
And, I like your observation that Japanese beetles prefer one rose over another. I see the same thing in my yard. I have one rose that seems to be a particular favorite of Japanese beetles, and another rose five feet from it that is almost never chewed on.
Keep up the good sitings,
Lois
evidencepalooza
Expertly documented!