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While some symbols, including the state flower and state seal, were selected before then, they were not adopted by the Legislature until later. Washington's second symbol was western hemlock, selected as the state tree in 1947. Fourteen symbols were added between 1950 and 2000. Five symbols have been adopted in the 21st century.
(state wild flower) Trillium grandiflorum: 1987 [51] Oklahoma: Oklahoma rose (state flower) Rosa: 2004 [52] Indian blanket (state wildflower) Gaillardia pulchella: 1986 [52] Mistletoe (state floral emblem) Phoradendron leucarpum: 1893 [52] Oregon: Oregon grape: Berberis aquifolium: 1899 [53] Pennsylvania: Mountain laurel (state flower) Kalmia ...
Pages in category "Symbols of Washington (state)" The following 12 pages are in this category, out of 12 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. C.
U.S. states, districts, and territories have representative symbols that are recognized by their state legislatures, territorial legislatures, or tradition.Some, such as flags, seals, and birds have been created or chosen by all U.S. polities, while others, such as state crustaceans, state mushrooms, and state toys have been chosen by only a few.
It is the state flower of Washington. [4] Description. It is an evergreen shrub growing up to 2–9 m (7–30 ft) tall.
This list of botanical gardens and arboretums in Washington is intended to include all significant botanical gardens and arboretums in the U.S. state of Washington. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Name
In 1986, California named benitoite as its state gemstone, a form of the mineral barium titanium silicate that is unique to the Golden State and only found in gem quality in San Benito County. [80] ^ Colorado is the only state whose geological symbols reflect the national flag's colors: red (rhodochrosite), white (yule marble), and blue ...
This is a partial list of flora that are native to the U.S. state of Washington. Plants sorted by family ... Vancouveria hexandra — white inside-out flower; Holly ...