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Encyclopedia > Rosa acicularis

Rosa acicularis, also known as the Wild Rose, the Prickily Rose, or the Arctic Rose, is a species of wild rose in North America. It is the official flower of the Canadian province of Alberta, and is common throughout the province and Western Canada in general. Motto: Fortis et liber (Latin: Strong and free) Official languages English (see below) Flower   Wild rose Tree Lodgepole Pine Bird Great Horned Owl Capital Edmonton Largest city Calgary Lieutenant-Governor Norman Kwong Premier Ralph Klein (PC) Parliamentary representation  - House seats  - Senate seats 28 6 Area Total  - Land  - Water  (% of total...


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Binomial name Rosa arkansana Porter The Wild Prairie Rose, Rosa arkansana, also known as Rosa pratincola, Rosa suffulta, and Rosa suffulta var. ...

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  • Government of Alberta's official emblems


 

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