What Is the NC State Flower and Why Does It Matter? - Away State Journal
Just like we have the American flag and individual U.S. state flags, states also have their own state flowers. (The national flower is the rose!) Some states share their state flowers with others, ...
Science News: Celebrate America’s 250th birthday at a new state flower exhibit
America is turning the big 250 this year. To celebrate, the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C., has a new exhibit of state flowers. Through October 12, visitors can go on a scavenger hunt in the ...
Pennsylvania's state flower is the mountain laurel.Gov. Gifford Pinchot chose it more than 90 years ago. The General Assembly passed two bills, each naming a different favorite shrub – mountain laurel ...
AZ Central: This majestic cactus grows Arizona's state flower. Here's how to spot the blooms
This majestic cactus grows Arizona's state flower. Here's how to spot the blooms
The Florida Times-Union: Florida has the orange blossom. But how much do you know about other state flowers?
Many U.S. state flowers were chosen over 125 years ago, often for qualities like beauty, resilience, and cultural significance. Several states share the same flower, and surprisingly, 16 states have ...
Florida has the orange blossom. But how much do you know about other state flowers?
The Journal News: Georgia changes state flower from 'invasive' rose to native magnolia
The former state flower, the Cherokee Rose, is an invasive species native to Southeast Asia, not Georgia. The new state flower, the Sweetbay Magnolia, is native to Georgia and supports local wildlife.
