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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Red_Rose_of_LancasterRed Rose of Lancaster - Wikipedia

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   The Red Rose of Lancaster (blazoned: a rose gules) was the heraldic badge adopted by the royal House of Lancaster in the 14th century. In modern times it symbolises the county of Lancashire . The exact species or cultivar which it represents is thought to be Rosa gallica officinalis .

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   In 2002 Plantlife conducted a " County Flowers " public survey to assign flowers to each of the counties of the United Kingdom and the Isle of Man. [1] The results of this campaign designated a single plant species to a "county or metropolitan area" in the UK and Isle of Man. [2] Some English counties already had flowers traditionally ...

   County	Common Name	Scientific Name	County Status
   Bedfordshire	bee orchid	Ophrys apifera	native
   Berkshire	summer snowflake	Leucojum aestivum	native
   Bristol	Maltese-cross	Silene chalcedonica	casual
   Buckinghamshire	Chiltern gentian	Gentianella germanica	native

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   Mar 31, 2024 · The Red Rose of Lancaster (blazoned: a rose gules) was the heraldic badge adopted by the royal House of Lancaster in the 14th century. In modern times it symbolises the county of Lancashire. The exact species or cultivar which it represents is thought to be Rosa gallica officinalis. Contents. Flower; Medieval symbol; Later use; Military use ...

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   What is the county flower of Lancashire?

   • The county flower of Lancashire is the Red Rose of Lancaster, in contrast to the white rose of Yorkshire. This was immortalised in the verse: "In the battle for England's head/York was white, Lancaster red" (referring to the 15th century War of the Roses). November 27 has been Lancashire Day since 1996.

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   Does Lancashire have a red rose?

   • As two flags of the same design can not be registered, Lancashire's official flag is now registered as a red rose on a yellow field. Today the Red Rose is still widely used, and not necessarily on a yellow background. Lancashire County Cricket Club still use the rose as an emblem.

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   Where did the Red Rose of Lancaster come from?

   • The Red Rose of Lancaster derives from the gold rose badge of Edward I of England. Other members of his family used variants of the royal badge, with the king's brother, the Earl of Lancaster, using a red rose.

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   Does Lancashire County Council have red roses?

   • The shield of Lancashire County Council's coat of arms, however, displays not one but three red roses, on gold piles on a red background. The arms have been official since 1903.

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6. yorkshiretimes.co.uk › article › The-Wars-Of-The-RosesThe Wars Of The Roses - Yorkshire Times

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   May 22, 2024 · The county flower of Lancashire is the Red Rose of Lancaster, in contrast to the White Rose of Yorkshire. This was immortalised in the verse: "In the battle for England's head/York was white, Lancaster red" (referring to the 15th century War of the Roses). Interesting facts about the Wars of the Roses.

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   The state motto and seal have been official since Virginia declared its independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Virginia is one of only two states (the other being Mississippi with the Magnolia) to have the same plant for state flower and state tree, the Flowering Dogwood. Most of the symbols were made official in the late 20th century.

8. kids.kiddle.co › Red_Rose_of_LancasterRed Rose of Lancaster facts for kids - Kids encyclopedia

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   Oct 16, 2023 · The Red Rose of Lancaster (blazoned: a rose gules) was the heraldic badge adopted by the royal House of Lancaster in the 14th century. In modern times it symbolises the county of Lancashire. The exact species or cultivar which it represents is thought to be Rosa gallica officinalis.

9. yorkshiretimes.co.uk › article › Lets-CelebrateLet’s Celebrate Lancashire Day - yorkshiretimes.co.uk

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   May 21, 2024 · The county flower of Lancashire is the Red Rose of Lancaster, in contrast to the white rose of Yorkshire. This was immortalised in the verse: "In the battle for England's head/York was white, Lancaster red" (referring to the 15th century War of the Roses).