Symbols of Ontario - Wikipedia
WEBAdopted as the province's official floral emblem through the Floral Emblem Act, 1937. [6] The adoption of the white trillium grew out of a movement during the First World War to choose a national floral emblem appropriate for planting on the graves of Canadian servicemen overseas.
The Fascinating Origins of Canada's Provincial Flowers
WEBOntario – White Trillium. Unlike other provincial flowers of Canada, Ontario’s floral emblem is rooted in tragedy: after the First World War, a committee chose the white trillium to be planted on the graves of Canadian servicemen buried overseas. It was not until 1937, however, that the white trillium was adopted as Ontario’s floral emblem.
Trillium - Wikipedia
WEBThe white trillium (Trillium grandiflorum) serves as the official flower and emblem of the Canadian province of Ontario. It is an official symbol of the Government of Ontario . The large white trillium is the official wildflower of Ohio. [ 100 ]
11 Surprising Facts about Trillium - AllOntario
WEBMar 29, 2024 · A white trillium is the emblem and official flower of Ontario. It was designated the provincial emblem of Ontario in 1937 (Floral Emblem Act). The adoption of the White Trillium grew out of a movement during the First World War to choose a national floral emblem appropriate for planting on the graves of Canadian servicemen overseas.
Ontario's Official Floral Emblem - Legislative Assembly of Ontario
WEBThe Legislature adopted the White Trillium (Trillium grandiflorum) as Ontario’s official flower in 1937. The move to select a provincial floral emblem was influenced by an interest to find a national flower suitable for planting on the graves of World War I Canadian service men overseas, although a national flower was never chosen.
What is Ontario’s flower? – New Canadian Life
WEBOntario’s flower, the trillium, has been an important symbol and contributor to the province’s natural and cultural landscape. The trillium is a distinctive, three-petaled white flower that blooms in late spring and early summer.
Trillium - The Canadian Encyclopedia
WEBFeb 7, 2006 · Trillium grandiflorum (white trillium, white lily, wakerobin) flowers Apr-May in the hardwood forests of western and central Québec and in the lower Ottawa Valley, Ont. It has been the Provincial Floral Emblem in Ontario since 1937.
Discover the Magnificent White Trillium, Ontario's Floral Emblem ...
WEBLearn to care for Ontario's floral emblem, the White Trillium (Trillium Grandiflorum). This beautiful, shade-loving wildflower is ideal for home gardens, and requires moist, humus-rich soil for optimal growth. Plant in fall for the best results.
5 facts about Ontario's trilliums | Ontario Parks
WEBApr 9, 2022 · Most people know of the White Trillium — also referred to as Wake Robin or Large-leaved Trillium — as Ontario’s provincial flower. This is the flower featured on many of our provincial documents, from health cards to driver’s licenses. Here are the top five fun facts about this iconic Ontario species: 1. Three is the magic number with ...
White Trillium (Trillium grandiflorum) - Ontario Wildflowers
WEBHeight: 20-50 cm (7-19 in) Habitat: Forests. Grows in Sun/Shade: Shade. Lifespan: Perennial. Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 124 Peterson's Field Guide to Wildflowers: 10, 240. Native/Non-native: Native. Status: Common in Ontario. Notes: White Trillium is the provincial flower of Ontario.
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