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Is Multiflora rose illegal in South Dakota?
Sources (4)
- SD DANR — state noxious weed and pest list – South Dakota Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources
- ARSD 12:62:03:01 (LII) – Cornell Law School Legal Information Institute
- ARSD 12:51:06:01 — no bringing in, transplanting, buying, selling, offering for sale or spreading the listed nonnative plants (South Dakota Legislature) – sdlegislature.gov
- ARSD 12:51:03:01 — regulated nonnative plant species (22 entries, incl. purple loosestrife, multiflora rose, Canada thistle) – sdlegislature.gov
Also called: Rosa multiflora. Last checked against official sources: 2026-10-15.
Federal noxious weed list (7 CFR 360.200): Multiflora rose is not listed.
What South Dakota's official list says
| List / legal category | Listed as | List note | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regulated nonnative plant (ARSD 12:51:03:01) — may not be brought into South Dakota, transplanted, bought, sold, offered for sale or spread, including plant parts and seeds (ARSD 12:51:06:01) | Rosa multiflora | multiflora rose | Yes — listed as prohibited |
Effective dates
- The official list entry does not state a separate effective date for this species. See the linked law for when the listing took effect.
Already have it in your yard?
Most state invasive-plant laws, including the list wording above, target selling, distributing, propagating or planting. They generally do not order you to remove a plant already in your yard, but some noxious-weed laws do require control. Read the linked law or ask your county Extension office.
Native alternatives for South Dakota
- Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius)
Each is recorded as native to South Dakota in the USDA NRCS PLANTS Database state distribution (retrieved 2026-10-14). Check size, sun and soil fit for your site with your local Extension office.
Multiflora rose in other states
Alabama Connecticut Delaware Illinois Iowa Kentucky Maine Massachusetts Minnesota Missouri New Hampshire New Jersey New York Ohio Pennsylvania Tennessee Vermont Virginia Wisconsin
See every plant on South Dakota's invasive & noxious plant lists, or check any plant.
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