How old are roses?
Fossil evidence shows that roses existed about 35 million years ago, long before humans.
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- Why is Portland called the City of Roses?
“Portland, Oregon, is known as the "City of Roses" and is home to the International Rose Test Garden, the oldest public rose test garden in the US still in operation.”
Reference: Portland Parks & Recreation
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What is the national flower of the US?
The rose became the official national flower of the US in 1986, signed into law by President Ronald Reagan.
Who was OR-7?
OR-7 was a gray wolf from Oregon that traveled more than 1,000 miles and became the first wild wolf known in California since 1924 when he crossed the state line in 2011.