Rosa multiflora

An invasive weed introduced to the state by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Common in forests, especially at forest openings or edges. Pretty, though.

An inflorescence at McCormick's Creek State Park, 5/19/06.

Plant habit at McCormick's Creek State Park, 5/15/04.

A flowering branch at McCormick's Creek State Park, 5/19/06.

A flower at McCormick's Creek, 5/15/04.

A stipule and paired prickles at McCormick's Creek, 5/15/04.