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The first symbol was the Seal of Kentucky, which was made official in 1792. The original seal also contained the future state motto. It served as the state's only emblem for over 130 years until the adoption of the state bird in 1926. Enacted by law in 2010, the newest symbols of Kentucky are the state insect, the honey bee, and the state ...
Flag. Flag of the State of Michigan. 1911. Flower. Apple Blossom [note 1] Malus sp. 1897 [3] A garland of 44 flowers representing the 44 states was made for the World's Columbian Exhibition of 1893 with the Apple Blossom representing Michigan.
List of U.S. state and territory flowers This is a list of U.S. state, federal district, and territory flowers.
Various folk cultures and traditions assign symbolic meanings to plants. Although these are no longer commonly understood by populations that are increasingly divorced from their rural traditions, some meanings survive. In addition, these meanings are alluded to in older pictures, songs and writings. New symbols have also arisen: one of the most known in the United Kingdom is the red poppy as ...
The state motto and seal have been official since Virginia declared its independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Virginia is one of only two states (the other being Mississippi with the Magnolia) to have the same plant for state flower and state tree, the Flowering Dogwood. [1] Most of the symbols were made official in the late 20th century.
Great Seal of the State of Kansas. 1861 [2] Kansas state flower and floral emblem. Wild native sunflower ( Helianthus) 1903 [3] [4] Kansas state banner. Kansas state banner. 1925 [5] [6] Kansas state flag.
Any spiritual or sacred symbol deserves the utmost respect, and this is no different when it comes to the lotus flower. Respect the sacred lotus by integrating the flower and its symbolic meaning ...
State flowers. State flower: yellow jessamine (Gelsemium sempervirens) – The return of yellow jessamine each spring is thought to suggest the lesson of "constancy in, loyalty to and patriotism in the service of the State." It is very common and seen throughout the state.