Passion flower extract is derived from the passion flower, which has medicinal properties and is found in the United States, Central and South America, and Europe. It can be used as a sedative, muscle relaxant, and pain reliever, but caution should be exercised due to potential negative side effects and interactions with other medications. Passion […]
The rose is the state flower of New York, recognized in official legislation. It won an Arbor Day poll in 1891 and has been cultivated for at least 5,000 years. The rose is diverse, with at least 150 species and 20,000 hybrids. Supporters argue its beauty and durability, while opponents criticize its prickly stems. The […]
The goldenrod is the state flower of Nebraska, chosen for its abundance and robustness. It blooms in clusters of yellow petals and grows throughout the state. The state experienced a population surge in the late 1880s, leading to the naming of distinctive features of the land. The goldenrod appears as a cluster of small yellow […]
The white hawthorn flower, also known as the Mayflower, was approved as the state flower of Missouri in 1923. However, the original legislation only identified the genus crataegus, causing confusion over which species is representative of the state’s ecology. The white hawthorn and downy hawthorn are practically indistinguishable in appearance, but the latter grows taller […]
Pennsylvania’s state flower is the evergreen mountain laurel, scientifically known as Kalmia latifolia, which produces pink and white flowers each year. It can grow up to 40 feet tall, likes rocky upland areas, and is native to the eastern United States. The flowering season is in May and June, and it can grow under taller […]
The Oregon grape, also known as mahonia, is the state flower of Oregon. It is an evergreen shrub with clusters of yellow flowers and dark blue berries. The plant is used for medicinal purposes and its leaves can be used to make a yellow dye. The state flower of Oregon is the Oregon grape, sometimes […]
The peony is the state flower of Indiana, replacing the zinnia in 1957. It comes in various shades and is widely grown throughout the state. Some criticize it for not being native to the area. Peonies are commonly used in Memorial Day arrangements and are a traditional symbol of wealth and honor in Chinese culture. […]
The apple blossom is the state flower of Arkansas, chosen in 1901 due to the state’s high apple production. It faced opposition due to religious concerns, but was ultimately selected. Arkansas was a major apple producer until disease and frost wiped out much of the crop. Today, the state still produces apples and celebrates its […]
The sagebrush is the official state flower of Nevada and is well-suited to the arid conditions of the state. It is also found in other desert areas of the western United States and southwestern Canada. Sagebrush is a shrub that grows up to 6 feet tall and has silvery green or grayish branches and gray […]
Ohio’s state flower is the scarlet carnation, chosen in 1904 as a tribute to President William McKinley, who considered it a symbol of good luck. The flower is popular in Ohio and is known for its ability to withstand harsh winter climates. Ohio’s state flower is the scarlet carnation. The scarlet carnation belongs to the […]
The bluebonnet, a species of Lupinus, is the state flower of Texas. It was chosen in 1901 after a long debate that included other flowers like cotton boll and prickly pear. In 1971, all bluebonnet species were declared the state flower. It is not illegal to pick bluebonnets, but certain rules apply. The state flower […]
Black-eyed Susan, a member of the sunflower family, is the state flower of Maryland despite controversy over its naming and not being native. It grows abundantly in Maryland and has medicinal uses. Black-eyed Susan, a member of the sunflower family, is the state flower of Maryland. It was adopted in 1918 by the Maryland General […]
The saguaro cactus flower is the state flower of Arizona, recognized in 1931. The saguaro cactus is the largest cactus in the US, native to northern Mexico and the southwestern US. The flowers bloom at night and are pollinated by bats. Damaging a saguaro cactus is illegal in Arizona. The state flower of Arizona is […]
State flowers represent a state in the US and are usually native or symbolize its history or economy. Some states have multiple flowers, and some are chosen to represent the character of the people or honor an individual. Women’s clubs have also lobbied for state flowers, and voting for state flowers helped inspire the women’s […]
The California poppy, also known as the golden poppy, is the state flower of California. It is native to California and Mexico but has been found growing wild in other countries. It prefers desert habitats and is used for medicinal purposes by native peoples and modern herbalists. California’s state flower is the California poppy, also […]
The bitter root, Lewisia rediviva, is Montana’s state flower. It has pink and purple flowers, and was chosen for its beauty and history as a food source. Mary Long Alderson led the campaign to choose it, and it grows in rocky areas across the western US. It flowers in early spring and was a food […]
The Mayflower, also known as the trailing strawberry tree, ground laurel, or winter rose, is the state flower of Massachusetts. It is a low-growing shrub with pink or white fragrant flowers that prefers sandy or rocky soil. The Massachusetts Board of Education allowed school children to vote on the state flower, and the Mayflower won […]
South Carolina has two state flowers: yellow jasmine and goldenrod. Yellow jasmine was chosen for its history, early blooming, and pleasant scent. It has evergreen vines with yellow funnel-shaped flowers, but is also poisonous if ingested. South Carolina has two official state flowers. The official state flower of South Carolina is the yellow jasmine, which […]
Rhode Island’s state flower is the common violet, specifically Viola palmata or Viola sororia. It was chosen by schoolchildren in 1897 but not officially adopted until 1968. The flower was introduced as a bill by Francis Sherman and passed in 1968. The flower is edible and can be found in different colors. Rhode Island’s state […]
New Hampshire has two state flowers: the purple lilac is the official cultivated state flower, while the pink lady’s slipper is the official wildflower. The lilac was chosen in 1919 for its representation of the state’s hardy character, while the lady’s slipper is a rare orchid that is protected as an endangered plant species. New […]
