Georgia designated the Cherokee rose (Rosa laevigata) as the official state flower in 1916; Cherokee Indians widely distributed the plant; facts, photos.

The state of Georgia has numerous symbols, as defined in the Official Code of Georgia Annotated or by joint resolutions of the Georgia General Assembly. The oldest symbol is the Great Seal …

The Cherokee Rose was selected as state flower because it has come to represent the removal of the Cherokee from the state in 1838 on what is now known as the "Trail of Tears."

Jun 2, 2025 · The Cherokee rose became the state flower of Georgia on August 18, 1916. The Georgia Federation of Women’s Clubs supported the symbol, and the Governor Nathanial …

Nov 16, 2018 · Georgia is one of the US states located in the southeastern part of the country. The Cherokee rose (rosa laevigata) is the official state flower of the state while the azalea is …

In 1916, with the support of the Georgia Federation of Women’s Clubs, the Cherokee rose was named the Georgia state floral emblem. The name “Cherokee Rose” is a local designation …

Oct 8, 2025 · The state flower of Georgia is the Cherokee Rose or the Rose laevigata. Interestingly, the Cherokee Rose is not native to Georgia but comes from Vietnam, China, …

May 17, 2024 · What Is the State Flower of Georgia? The state flower of Georgia is the Cherokee rose, or Rosa laevigata. The flower grows on an evergreen climbing shrub with many glossy …

The Cherokee Rose (Rosa laevigata), Georgia's official state flower, is a strikingly beautiful and fragrant wild rose species known for its delicate white blossoms with a golden center.

The Cherokee rose was adopted by the Georgia General Assembly as the floral emblem of the State of Georgia at the request of the Federation of Women's Clubs. It was adopted by Joint …