What are a few facts about the Cherokee Rose?

Facts about the Cherokee Rose:

• It is a native of China and Taiwan, but seem to like the Southeast US.
• It is an invasive, evergreen, climbing shrub that can quickly take over an area with its thorny canes.
• It came to the US in 1780 with the English settlers.
• It is commonly associated with the Trail of Tears relocation of the Cherokee.
• It became the Georgia State Flower on August 18, 1916.