Our very own North Dakota state flower, prairie rose is renowned for her beauty, symbolic of life, vitality and survival. Other names include “dog rose,” “pasture rose,” and “bristly rose.” It is characterized by 5 wavy/notched petals deep pink in color to white or bicolored, with yellow central stamens, and blooms May to September. Petals and rosehips are edible, and historically used in medicines, teas, jams, and soups. Rosehips are very nutritious and provide food for wildlife in the winter season. Growth is bushy and upright, with a height of up to 40 inches.
Indigenous folks used an infusion of the flowers or hips to treat bladder infections and kidney stones. Eaten fresh, rosehips are high in vitamin C, E, K, and B complex, beta carotene, flavonoids, selenium, manganese, and even some essential fatty acids. A Saulteaux Ojibwe legend tells the story of Nanaboozhoo teaching roses to defend themselves from being eaten by too many rabbits (why roses have thorns).
Prairie rose is accompanied by bumblebee. From National Geographic: Bumblebees are furry, round insects that live mostly in temperate climates in the Northern Hemisphere. There are more than 250 species of bumblebees, belonging to the genus Bombus (honeybees belong to the genus Apis.) The largest bumblebee species, Bombus dahlbomii, can grow to be an inch and a half in length. Bumblebees are distinctive for their fuzzy, pile-covered bodies and bold colors, which helps them ward off predators. Unlike honeybees, they don’t make honey, as they don’t need to store food for winter—they typically live a year, at most. Bumblebees are among the most important pollinators. They excel at spreading pollen and fertilizing many types of wild plants, as well as important agricultural crops like tomatoes, blueberries, and squash. They can fly in cooler temperatures than other bees, which makes them well suited to pollinating mountain habitats, coastal plains, and even Arctic tundra.
Original mixed media on raw stretched canvas with maple float frame.
Framed Size: 9x9x2(inches)
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