The Official North Dakota State Flower

Wild Prairie Rose

The Wild Prairie Rose, or Rosa arkansana, is the beautiful and fragrant state flower of North Dakota. It is a hardy flower that is native to the North Dakota prairies and other parts of the Great Plains region. It is a small rose with delicate, five-petaled pink or white blossoms, and the flowers are found atop a single stem with compound leaves. The Wild Prairie Rose was chosen as the state flower of North Dakota in 1907, largely due to its hardiness and its ability to thrive in the challenging climate of the Great Plains. It also symbolizes the hardiness, perseverance, and beauty of the people of North Dakota, who have also been able to thrive despite the challenging environment of the region. The Wild Prairie Rose is a beloved flower of the state, and it is a reminder of the beauty and strength of the people of North Dakota.

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