Rosa laevigata
Appearance
<a href="http://www.geocities.com/madelinefelkins/Cherokeerose.gif">The Cherokee Rose</a> is forever linked to the Trail of Tears and its petals represent the womens' tears shed during the period of great hardship and grief throughout the historical trek from the Cherokees' home to U.S. Forts such as Gilmer among others.