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North America is the home of some very special flowers. Do you think you know them well enough to identify them from a picture? Not many can. Can you?
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Which flower is this?
Baby's breath
Sunflower
Camellia
Camellia blooms in a variation of colors, including pink, white and deep crimson. It is the state flower of Alabama and is also known as Japanese Camellia or Rose of Winter.
Peony
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Which flower is this?
Mountain laurel
It gets its name from the city of Laurel, Mississippi. Natural to the eastern United States, this flower comes from the heather family.
Rose
Anthurium
Bird of paradise
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Which flower is this?
Calla
Carnation
Violet
This flower has between 525 to 600 classes and is usually found in the northern hemisphere. It is generally heart shaped and has scalloped leaves.
Amaranthus
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Which flower is this?
Peony
Native to Europe, Asia and Western North America. Peonies draw ants because of the nectar that forms outside of the flower buds.
Chrysanthemum
Daffodil
Gerbera
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Which flower is this?
Gardenia
Freesia
Iris
Rhododendron
This woody plant is found mainly in Asia. It is the national flower of Nepal. The flower is considered edible and has a sour taste.
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Which flower is this?
Poinsettia
American dogwood
A flowering plant native to Mexico and the eastern part of North America. In the past, this plant was used in the making of scarlet dyes and inks. Its dense wood was used for mallets and butcher blocks.
Orchid
Rose
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Which flower is this?
Apple blossom
It is native to the Northern hemisphere of the United States. Other species of this plant are normally known as crabapple or wild apple.
Tulip
Sunflower
Snapdragon
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Which flower is this?
Peony
Orchid
Lily
Yellow elder
Insects like bees, butterflies and even hummingbirds are enticed by the Yellow Elder. A native flower of U.S. Virgin Islands, this yellow flowering shrub is from the trumpet vine family.
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Which flower is this?
Mistletoe
This plant is native to Mexico and the Southeastern half of the United States. It yields white berries but, if ingested, can cause intestinal irritation and diarrhea.
Sunflower
Rose
Gerbera
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Which flower is this?
Freesia
Red clover
This herbaceous flowering plant is native to Europe, Africa and western parts of Asia. However, it has been introduced in other regions. The Red Clover is the state flower of Vermont.
Hydrangea
Gardenia
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Which flower is this?
Bird of Paradise
Iris
This flowering plant takes its name from the Greek word meaning rainbow. Iris is the state flower of Tennessee. The roots of the iris flower are used to improve the quality of water.
Carnation
Baby's breath
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Which flower is this?
Aster
Daffodil
Sunflower
Passionflower
This fast-growing, long-lasting vine has intricate flowers and a bold style. It is an easily cultivated plant that is said to support relief of anxiety disorders.
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Which flower is this?
Orchid
Hydrangea
Rose
There are over 100 species of this perennial flowering plant. The flower head has numerous colors and shapes, ranging from red to white. The stems of the rose are loaded with prickles.
Dahlia
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Which flower is this?
Pear blossom
Purple lilac
Has been cultivated as a decorative flower. It grows in Germany, Italy, France and North America. It can be described as an aggressive species.
Snapdragon
Queen Anne's Lace
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Which flower is this?
Goldenrod
A part of the sunflower family, this North American plant is also known as giant goldenrod and tall goldenrod. It often grows in clusters and has small yellow flower heads by the hundreds.
Sunflower
Magnolia
Iris
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Which flower is this?
Magnolia
Named after French botanist Pierre Magnol, the petals of this flower are very strong to avoid being damaged by beetles. It is the state flower of Mississippi.
Rose
Poinsettia
Hibiscus
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Which flower is this?
Baby's breath
Bells of Ireland
Hawthorn
This edible flower is described as having an overripe apple flavor. The hawthorn provides food and shelter for numerous species of birds and mammals. it is the flower of the state of Missouri.
Freesia
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Which flower is this?
Bird of paradise
Lily
Rose
Mayflower
This low-spreading shrub is commonly found in Florida and Kentucky. This aromatic flower species is pink and fades to a pale white.
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Which flower is this?
Sunflower
Grown for the production of edible oil and edible fruit, it is also used for bird food. The name sunflower comes from the resemblance that the flower head bears to the sun.
Plumeria
Rose
Tulip
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Which flower is this?
Laurel
Poppy
Peach blossom
Peach blossoms accompany the Peach fruit. The pink flowers that the plant produces blossom in early spring. It is the state flower of Delaware.
Bird of paradise
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Which flower is this?
Orchid
Forget-me-not
This flower grows well in Alaska, flowering mostly during mid-summer. It thrives in open rocky places. It's sometimes called alpine forget-me-not because of the high elevations at which it is able to grow.e
Hydrangea
Peony
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Which flower is this?
Cactus blossom
A permeable species that grows over 40 feet tall. It is the state flower of Arizona. The white flowers appear April through June; they open during sunset and close mid-afternoon.
Poinsettia
Iris
Gerbera
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Which flower is this?
Rose
Rocky Mountain Columbine
This flower is native to Montana. It has five petals, five sepals and an ovary. It varies in color from blue to pinkish yellow.
Cherry blossom
Orchid
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Which flower is this?
Azalea
Hibiscus
American beauty rose
This dark pink hybrid rose was developed by Henri Ledechaux in France. It has up to 50 petals which are cup shaped. It represents the District of Columbia.
Camellia
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Which flower is this?
Heliconia
Iris
Freesia
Calliopis (tickseed)
This flowering plant differs in height. It is an attractive flower which usually has a bright yellow flower head. This flower is known to yield nectar specifically for caterpillars.
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Which flower is this?
Freesia
Heather
Hyacinth
Coast rhododendron
The state flower of Washington, it is an evergreen shrub. It grows 2 to 9 meters tall and has five lobes. It is usually pink but other colors occur.
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Which flower is this?
Waxflower
Snapdragon
Indian paintbrush
A perennial plant with a variety of names, it grows up to 1 meter in height. This species is most widespread June to September.
Ranunculus
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Which flower is this?
Orchid
Wood violet
It is normally referred to as the common blue violet. Native to North America, this perennial plant functions as food for a number of animals, including rabbits, caterpillars, wild turkeys and deer.
Rose
Lily
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Which flower is this?
Sego lily
A bulbous perennial plant which is extensive in the western hemisphere of the United States. The leaves of this plant are linear and the flower head produces three white petals.
Ginger
Dahlia
Coxcomb
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Which flower is this?
Baby's breath
Bluebonnet
The state flower of Texas gets its name for its similarity to bonnets worn by pioneer women. The Bluebonnet blooms in the springtime.
Carnation
Anthurium
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Which flower is this?
Gerbera
Poinsettia
Pasque flower
A bell shaped flower that has ornamental appeal because of its finely divided petals, this herbaceous plant grows in fields in North America, Asia and Europe.
Sunflower
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Which flower is this?
Lily
Orange blossom
These flowers accompany oranges and are usually white. The Orange blossom is the state flower of Florida.
Magnolia
Goldenrod
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Which flower is this?
Peony
Rose
Trilium
A species of flowering plant native to North America, most common in diverse upland forests. It has three white petals and blooms from late spring to early summer.
Sunflower
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Which flower is this?
Orchid
Iris
Rose
Yellow jessamine
This flower was used as a topical treatment for headaches, tonsillitis, measles and esophagitis. However, it is deadly when consumed.
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Which flower is this?
Lily
Tulip
Rose
Pennigift crown vetch
A low-growing legume that is planted to control soil erosion. This vine can be found in Africa, Asia, Europe and the United States. It produces pink flowers and spreads aggressively.
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Which flower is this?
Maga (hibiscus)
Similar in appearance to the hibiscus flower, this plant flourishes in Puerto Rico. It grows no larger than 20 meters.
Iris
Snapdragon
Heather
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Which flower is this?
Rose
Calla
Indian blanket
Part of the sunflower family, this short-lived yearly flowering plant is native to Arizona, Florida and Mexico. It is also known as Firewheel or Sundance.
Dahlia
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Which flower is this?
Rhododendron
Hydrangea
Poppy
A flowering plant native to Mexico and the United States, it serves as an ornamental plant. The official state flower of California, its seeds are utilized in cooking and the poppy leaves can be used medicinally.
Lily
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Which flower is this?
Yucca flower
This flower prospers in dry and hot parts of the Caribbean and North America. It is notable for its sword-shaped leaves. It is the state flower of New Mexico.
Rose
Carnation
Gerbera
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Which flower is this?
Poinsettia
Pink and white lady's slipper
This extraordinary orchid grows in North America. It grows in wetlands and open swamps, often grows in clumps and prefers loose soil.
Sunflower
Tulip
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Which flower is this?
Bitterroot
This native North American perennial herb grows in low to moderate grasslands and heights. Producing a single pinkish flower, in the past this plant was consumed by members of Indian tribes.
Sunflower
Magnolia
Goldenrod
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Which flower is this?
Peony
Rose
Plumeria
A flowering plant found in Central America, the Caribbean and Brazil. The scent of the plumeria is prevalent during the night so that it can be pollinated by the sphinx moths.
Snapdragon
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Which flower is this?
Kangaroo paw
Hypericum
Heliconia
Carnation
A symbol of love, the carnation flower is a sweet-smelling herbaceous perennial plant. Carnations are often worn on special occasions. These flowers represent the state of Ohio.
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Which flower is this?
Gardenia
Delphinium
Black-eyed Susan
A flowering plant from the sunflower family, located in eastern and central parts of North America. It is the state flower of Maryland and is a symbol of justice.
Daffodil
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Which flower is this?
Chrysanthemum
Wild prairie rose
The state flower to both Iowa and North Dakota, the wild prairie rose flourishes between the Rocky Mountains and the Appalachians.
Eremurus
Coxcomb
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Which flower is this?
Calla
Sunflower
Syringa
This flower usually emerges among other plants. It is a deciduous shrub which is native to North America. Although it is extensive, it is not common.
Baby's breath
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Which flower is this?
Sunflower
Cherokee rose
This white perfumed rose is the state flower of Georgia. However, it is invasive in the Unites States. Described as a climbing shrub with pure white petals and yellow stamens.
Orchid
Rose
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Which flower is this?
Poinsettia
Dahlia
Bird of paradise
Bougainvillea
It comes in a variation of colors and has a thorny pubertal stem. A flowering plant that grows as a woody vine or shrub. It has heart-shaped leaves. The Bougainvillea is the state flower of Guam.
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Which flower is this?
Hawaiian hibiscus
The yellow Hibiscus is the state flower of Hawaii. This plant has a number of types and is an ornamental plant. It is also very prevalent in the Caribbean islands.
Peony
Tulip
Lily
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