Rosa acicularis - Wikipedia
This native rose species of the northern Great Plains is the provincial flower of Alberta. [8] It is not as common in the Parkland region of the Canadian Prairie provinces as Rosa woodsii (Woods' rose), nor is it as common as Rosa woodsii in the boreal forest of northern North America.
Alberta (AB) - Facts, Flags and Symbols - Canada.ca
Alberta adopted the wild rose (Rosa acicularis) as its official flower in 1930. The editor of an Edmonton newspaper suggested that a provincial floral emblem be selected. The Women’s Institutes took up the suggestion and passed it on to the Department of Education, and the province’s schoolchildren made the final choice.
List of Canadian provincial and territorial symbols - Wikipedia
List of Canadian provincial and territorial symbols. This is a list of the symbols of the provinces and territories of Canada. Each province and territory has a unique set of official symbols. [1]
Plant of the Month: Alberta Wild Rose (Rosa acicularis)
Sep 10, 2024 · The prickly rose or Alberta wild rose (Rosa acicularis) is the provincial flower of Alberta, Canada, where it is native. It is widespread and common across North America. It is associated with everlasting love in Greek mythology. Later, in Mediaeval times, it became associated with power.
Alberta Provincial Flower: Meaning and Symbolism - Symbolic …
Nov 2, 2023 · Alberta’s provincial flower, the wild rose, holds deep meaning and symbolism for the province. Designated in 1930, the wild rose (Rosa acicularis) is a cherished floral emblem that grows throughout Alberta, showcasing its vibrant colors and enchanting fragrance.
Emblems of Alberta
Topped by a red St. George's Cross on a white background, the provincial shield features blue skies over a range of snow-capped mountains with green hills, prairie land and a wheat field in front. The provincial shield remains as an element of two other emblems: the Coat of Arms and the flag of Alberta.
The Fascinating Origins of Canada's Provincial Flowers
Alberta – Wild Rose. Alberta is one of three provinces to have left the selection of its provincial flower to schoolchildren. Though it grows across Canada, the wild rose was officially adopted to symbolize Alberta’s diversity, history and landscape after its youngsters voted for it in 1930.
Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society of Alberta - AWES
Prickly rose (Rosa acicularis) Alberta’s provincial flower is a tough and adaptable shrub that suckers profusely. It thrives in sites ranging from dry grassy hill slopes to moist forest understories.
Celebrating Alberta’s hardy native plants - WWF.CA
Aug 30, 2023 · The prickly rose — Alberta’s floral emblem and provincial flower. The prickly rose (Rosa acicularis) is native across northern parts of Europe, Asia and North America, including all provinces and territories in Canada other than Newfoundland and Labrador. This medium-sized deciduous shrub is one of three species growing in Alberta.
Wild Rose - Alberta - YouTube
Sep 24, 2020 · The wild rose, the provincial flower of Alberta, grows all across the province. It is found up in the mountains, under the forest canopy, and across the prairie farm land. Its colour ranges...
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