I am currently working on the northern shores of Long Island, NY and came across this thorn bush bearing fruit/berries. Can someone please identify what kind of plant/bush this is. Thanks!
The species is a vigorous ornamental shrub that was introduced from Asia in the 19th century, now having been naturalized in northeastern North America. At least in Europe, it is nowadays considered as a noxious weed because is it a strong competitor that beats out the original vegetation and ecosystems. The original flora may become replaced by an inpenetrable thorny thicket. Cheers, Harri Harmaja http://www.fmnh.helsinki.fi/users/harmaja/about_myself.htm
Harri, Google this http://www.edible-plants.com/rosa_rug.html Rather a neat Rose and pretty indestructable. Tasty too. barb
