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n. vigorously growing rose having clusters of numerous small flowers; used for hedges and as grafting stock
Word Usage
"Adding to its problems are invasive plants, such as multiflora rose, honeysuckle bush and autumn olive, that drive out the rabbits 'preferred cover and food, plus the increase in whitetail deer, which compete with the cottontail for food."