Cherokee Rose
This delicate white flower may be beautiful, but sadly, it is also an invasive plant that should be destroyed. Cherokee roses tend to “climb” over other vegetation, choking them out from air and light. This thorny plant also grows aggressively, which makes it harder for other native plants to survive. It’s originally from parts of East and Southeast Asia.
The plant tends to be found in South and Southeastern states, especially during the early weeks of summer. Despite being invasive to the area, it is the official flower of Georgia. Gardeners who want to get rid of the plant are often told to spray herbicides (consider that this could hurt the local environment as well), or they can pull the plant out of the ground without the use of chemicals.
