Georgia’s Flower Fight: Cherokee Rose vs. Sweetbay Magnolia
A Growing Battle Over Georgia’s State Flower The debate over Georgia’s official state flower is in full bloom — and it’s more than just a matter of aesthetics. Native plant advocates are pushing for a change, but traditionalists aren’t ready to let go. A Push for Native Representation For years, environmentalists and plant enthusiasts have tried to shine a spotlight on Georgia’s native flora. Their latest effort? Swapping the non-native…