Wild Prairie Rose

The Wild Prairie Rose is the state flower of both North Dakota [1] and Iowa.[2] The Iowa Legislature designated the Wild Rose as the official state flower in 1897. There are several varieties of Wild Prairie Rose including Rosa Arkansana, Rosa Pratincola, and Rosa Blanda. All varieties have 5 pink petals with a yellow stamen in the center.

## References[edit]

1. ↑ http://www.50states.com/flower/northdakota.htm
2. ↑ http://www.50states.com/flower/iowa.htm