Which Kind of Flower?

The other day I had fun contemplating which type of flower I’d choose to be . . .

A flower in all its burgeoning glory, blossoming with vibrant petals.

                       (from our yard in CT) 

 (from our yard in CA)

Or

A flower or its petals pressed between the pages of a favorite book, enduring with significance.

I decided on the one closest to the words.

How about you? Which type of flower would you choose to be?