Rose Bud

A rose is a perennial plant of the genus Rosa, within the family Rosaceae. There are over 100 species. They form a group of erect shrubs, and climbing or trailing plants, with stems that are often armed with sharp prickles. 

Flowers are large and showy, in a number of colours from white through yellows and reds. Most species are native to Asia, with smaller numbers native to Europe, North America, and northwest Africa. 

Photo by Mary C Smith

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Beauty born of the earth

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The iris fruit is a capsule which opens up in three parts to reveal the numerous seeds within. In some species, these bear an aril.

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Purple Rain

Iris

It takes its name from the Greek word for a rainbow, referring to the wide variety of flower colors found among the many species.  As well as being the scientific name, iris is also very widely used as a common name for all Iris species, though some plants called thus belong to other closely related genera.  A common name for some species is 'flags', while the plants of the subgenus Scorpiris are widely known as 'junos', particularly in horticulture. It is a popular garden flower.

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Barren but Beautiful

Winner's Circle

 Grandpa Christopher

 in the Winner's Circle with Dark Star

1953 Kentucky Derby

1953 Kentucky Derby

  

(Dark Star upsets Native Dancer)