These pictures of prickly rose are taken in July 2019. Prickly rose is the floral emblem of Alberta. They are currently blooming throughout Nose Hill Park. They are commonly known as wild rose.
5 petals, stigma, numerous yellow stamens
Alberta's coat of arms. Do you see the wild rose at the bottom. The provincial motto is in Latin, meaning "strong and free"
Alberta license plate. Notice at the bottom, it says "Wild Rose Country". and there is a picture of a wild rose on the top
Compound leaves with 3 to 9 , coarsely toothed leaflets.
After flowers wither away, the rose hips start to grow.
