State Flower of Georgia: Cherokee Rose

www.auburn.edu/~deancar/wfnotes/cherokee.htm

While driving along in March in south Georgia, I noticed some vines growing with pretty white flowers. I stopped and snapped some photos. It does appear to be the state flower of Georiga--the Cherokee Rose.
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Read the "Legend of the Cherokee Rose" - www.powersource.com/cocinc/articles/rose.htm

Topic: Culture
Standard: Examines the cultures of the American Indian nations found in Georgia including the Creeks and Cherokees and describes the interactions with the settlers.

Topic: Citizenship
Standard: Identifies common symbols of Georgia including the state flag, flower, bird, and tree.

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Taken on: March 28, 2007

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Cherokee Rose

Rosa laevigata

Georgia

flower

white

March

USA

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Camera: NIKON COOLPIX S7c, f/9.9, 1/170 sec, 8.8mm, ISO 50 (more info) (hide info)

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ISO:	50
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Software:	Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0 Windows
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