What color roses are associated with Elizabeth in legend?
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The red rose is the flower strongly associated with Elizabeth of York. It's a legendary symbol that emerged during the Wars of the Roses, a conflict between rival aristocratic factions vying for the English throne. The use of the red rose as a symbol for Elizabeth originated from the Yorkist faction's adoption of the white rose as their emblem, while the Lancastrian faction used the red rose.
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