Different Kinds Of Canadian Flowers

By Adriana Noton

Canadian Flowers are found on the sides of country roads and in meadows as well. They are all very beautiful and are definite things to snap a picture of in its natural environment.

In Saskatchewan the West Red Lily can be located and was named the flower of this county around the 1940's. These beauties are found in meadows and smaller forest lands. They carry a vibrant red color to them and a flickering of gold within their centers.

Spread over the miles between Quebec and British Columbia you will spy dazzling Wild Roses. These are found in many lovely colors and are mostly seen in roadsides and forests naturally.

Did you know that instead of a country flower the Canadians use the brilliance of the Maple Leaf to signify their country and it adorns everything from flags, hats, shirts and even tags for cars.

On the quaint island of Prince Edwards Lady's Slippers are in no small supply as they flourish all over especially in the shades of trees and forests. These look like little slippers a elegant doll or lady would wear for a night out on the town in all thier fancy dress.

From the end of March through to May the lovely Pacific Dogwoods are in their full radiant blooming seasons. These are worth stopping to admire if you chance one while out on your daily journey.

In Nova Scotia you will see Mayflowers. These can also be found growing wildly among the North American Eastern Coastlines. The Mayflowers were named as spring's first blooming flower by settlers in early America.

White Trilliums decorate most of Ontario in their vibrant looks. The spring flowers are more at home in the forests than in open areas. They carry only 3 of the flowers as well as the leaves that is why they came up with calling them Trilliums.

Vivid Blue Flags grow predominantly in Quebec. Since the year of 1936 these flowers have been planted and now naturally grow throughout Quebec's provinces. They are really a sight to admire.

Purple Violet's of New Brunswick are similar to the ones in the states. They are very small and a deep rich purple or rich dark blue color. These love wet lands and forests for their growth.

The Fire weed is an extraordinary flowering plant as it grows where land as been ravaged by fire the best. It is a lot taller than most flowers and of course in fiery red and darker pink in color. These also love to grow on the sides of the motor ways and in meadows and fields throughout the Yukon Territory. It is nice to know that out of devastation beauty can flourish too.

A truly unique and interesting plant called the Pitcher Plant can be found growing in Labrador and Newfoundland. This flower can actually water itself. Water fills the top like a water pitcher would and then as water and some insects are trapped within the plants holding area they digest them for nutrients and food.

Beautiful and magical flowering varieties are around us wherever we may go. Getting to see them first hand as in these Canadian flowers is a true treat and well worth a planned vacation to spy them in their best months. The Earth is full of wonderful surprises around every corner. Whether it be a first blooming tree or a little birds nest just hatching chicks. - 32376

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